A mix of ornamental grasses creating soft texture and movement in a sunny Bay Area garden border.

Ornamental Grasses

Airy texture, year-round movement, drought-smart color—easy impact for Bay Area gardens.

Ornamental grasses are the fastest way to add movement, texture, and modern structure to a garden—without the upkeep of fussy plants. From soft, meadow-like mounds to bold, architectural clumps, grasses make borders look designed, help “bridge” shrubs and perennials, and stay attractive through dry summers.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, many top performers are low-water once established and thrive in sun and well-drained soil. Use them to create privacy layers, soften hard edges, stabilize slopes, or bring a clean, contemporary look to Mediterranean and California-native style landscapes.
Tall Grasses

Tall Grasses

The Medium Grasses (Height 1–3 Feet) collection

Medium Grasses

The Small Grasses (Up to 1 Foot) collection

Small Grasses

The Flower Grasses collection

Flower Grasses

The Waterside Grasses collection

Waterside Grasses

Desert Grasses

Desert Grasses

Foliage Grasses

Foliage Grasses

Shade Tolerant Grasses

Shade Tolerant Grasses

Yucca is a striking evergreen plant

Yucca Plants

Phormium

Phormium

Cordyline

Cordyline

Lily of the Nile

Lily of the Nile

Poker

Poker

Kangaroo Paw

Kangaroo Paw

Fountain Grass

Fountain Grass

Tulbaghia

Tulbaghia

african iris modern pathway planting

Iris & African Iris

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Frequently asked questions

1) When is the best time to plant ornamental grasses in the Bay Area?
Fall through spring is ideal. Cooler weather helps roots establish before the dry season, but year-round planting works with proper watering.

2) Are ornamental grasses drought tolerant?
Many are low-water once established, especially in full sun and well-drained soil. New plantings still need consistent watering for the first season.

3) Do grasses come back every year?
Most ornamental grasses are perennial, but some are grown as seasonal accents depending on variety and microclimate. Check each product page for lifecycle notes.

4) Do I need to cut them back?
Yes—most look best with a seasonal refresh. Some types are cut back in late winter; others prefer “combing out” dead blades. Product pages will specify.

5) Will grasses spread aggressively?
Some varieties spread, others stay clump-forming. If you want neat, predictable shapes, choose clump-forming selections.

6) Are ornamental grasses safe around pets and kids?
Most are fine, but certain grasses can have sharp edges or seed heads that irritate sensitive skin. If you’re unsure, tell us your use case and we’ll recommend safer options.

7) Can Victory Nursery help with selection, layout, and planting?
Yes. We can help with plant selection, spacing, pairing with shrubs/trees, and planting guidance—and for larger installs we can coordinate delivery logistics and on-site services when applicable.