Ornamental Grasses for Texas

Showcase clump grasses grown for plumes, movement, and fall and winter color.

3 plants

Gulf Muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris

For a few weeks each fall this clump grass erupts into a cloud of glowing pink — the most spectacular native ornamental grass for the South..

Full sun Low water Deer-resistant

Lindheimer's Muhly

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri

A big, fountain-shaped clump grass topped with silver-blond plumes in fall.

Full sun Low water Deer-resistant

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

The backbone grass of the American prairie, turning coppery-mahogany in fall and silver-tufted in winter.

Full sun Low water Deer-resistant

Choosing ornamental grasses for Texas

These 3 species are all native to Texas and suited to this use. Because they belong to the local climate, they'll do the job with far less water and care than the non-native alternatives usually sold for it. Open any plant for full growing details, or use the finder to narrow further by sun, size, and bloom.