The Medium Grasses (Height 1–3 Feet) collection

Medium Grasses

Balanced height grasses for borders and layering.

The Medium Grasses (Height 2–6 Feet) collection features ornamental grasses selected for their versatile scale and clean, mounding form. These grasses provide structure without overpowering surrounding plants, making them ideal for layered garden designs and everyday residential landscapes. Well adapted to California conditions, they perform reliably in coastal, Bay Area, and inland gardens.

This size range offers the perfect balance between groundcovers and tall grasses, delivering texture, movement, and seasonal interest while maintaining a tidy footprint.
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  • Mexican Feather Grass Potted ornamental Mexican Feather Grass in a garden setting

    Mexican Feather Grass

    Mexican Feather Grass
  • Garden scene with decorative metal arch and Pink Muhly Grassunder a clear blue sky.

    Pink Muhly Grass

    Pink Muhly Grass
  • Potted Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’) with red and green foliage on a gravel surface

    Japanese Blood Grass

    Japanese Blood Grass
  • Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw

    Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw

    Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw
  • Blue Lily of the Nile

    Blue Lily of the Nile

    Blue Lily of the Nile
  • African Iris White and purple African Iris, also known as Fortnight Lily (Dietes iridioides) with yellow center in a grassy area

    African Iris

    African Iris
  • Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush

    Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush

    Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush
  • Tall Fairy Tails Fountain Grass with beige seed heads in a natural setting

    Fairy Tails Fountain Grass

    Fairy Tails Fountain Grass
  • Yellow Fortnight Lily

    Yellow African Iris

    Yellow African Iris
  • Red-Hot Poker

    Red-Hot Poker

    Red-Hot Poker
  • Big Red Kangaroo Paw

    Big Red Kangaroo Paw

    Big Red Kangaroo Paw
  • Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw

    Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw

    Amber Velvet Kangaroo Paw
  • Brakelights Red Yucca

    Brakelights Red Yucca

    Brakelights Red Yucca
  • Hesperaloe parvifolia

    Red Yucca

    Red Yucca
  • Pink Kangaroo Paw

    Pink Kangaroo Paw

    Pink Kangaroo Paw
  • Peruvian Feather Grass

    Peruvian Feather Grass

    Peruvian Feather Grass
  • Maiden Grass

    Maiden Grass

    Maiden Grass
  • Deer Grass

    Deer Grass

    Deer Grass
  • Red Fountain Grass with purple and brown foliage on a concrete surface

    Red Fountain Grass

    Red Fountain Grass
  • White Lily of the Nile

    White Lily of the Nile

    White Lily of the Nile
  • Black Adder New Zealand Flax

    Black Adder New Zealand Flax

    Black Adder New Zealand Flax
  • Charlie Boy Cordyline

    Charlie Boy Cordyline

    Charlie Boy Cordyline
  • Variegated Dwarf Mat Rush

    Variegated Dwarf Mat Rush

    Variegated Dwarf Mat Rush
  • Row of potted Cape Reed plants on a gravel surface with trees in the background

    Cape Reed

    Cape Reed

Frequently asked questions

Are medium grasses perennial in California?
Many medium ornamental grasses are perennial in mild coastal and Bay Area climates.

Do grasses one to three feet tall work for borders?
Yes, they are ideal border plants due to their manageable height and uniform habit.

Do medium grasses need full sun?
Most perform best in full sun, though some tolerate partial shade.

Are medium grasses drought tolerant?
Once established, many medium grasses show moderate drought tolerance.

Can medium grasses be used in containers?
Yes, many varieties are excellent choices for pots and planters.