Best Ornamental Grasses for Midwest Gardens

Evergreen depending on climate, tufted hairgrass gets its name from the hairlike flowers that rise above the leaves. Its needlelike leaves form mounds, then this perennial sends out airy plumes in shades of golden, silver, purple and green.

Size: to 6 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide
Conditions: full to partial sun; moist, well-drained soil
Zones: 4-9
Best for: in moist soil or partial shade