Ornamental Grass Hardy and Evergreen
Enjoy a vibrant garden all year round with our selection of hardy and evergreen ornamental grasses. While many garden plants go dormant and lose their leaves in winter, these strong grasses retain their color and structure, even during the coldest months. Whether you are looking for a sleek blue Festuca or an elegant white-edged Carex: with these evergreen ornamental grasses, your outdoor space always remains green, vibrant, and atmospheric.
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Carex morrowii 'Irish Green' - ↨30cm - Ø14 - 3x
Carex Irish Green is a hardy and robust evergreen ornamental grass that is perfectly suited as a ground cover or as a solitary plant. The possibili...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - ↨30cm - Ø14 - 3x
The ‘Carex Ice Dance’, also known as Sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass. This means that the plant retains its leaves in winter. This is the r...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Ø14cm - ↕30cm
The ‘Carex Ice Dance’, also known as Sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass. This means that the plant retains its leaves in winter. This is the r...
View full detailsCarex Morrowii Ice Dance - Ø19cm - ↕45cm
Appearance of the plant Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' is an ornamental grass with fresh green leaves and striking cream-colored edges. The leaves ar...
View full detailsLuzula sylvatica - Large Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...
View full detailsLuzula sylvatica - Large Wood Rush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...
View full detailsLuzula sylvatica - Large Wood Rush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...
View full detailsLuzula sylvatica - Large Wood Rush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...
View full detailsLuzula sylvatica - Large Wood Rush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Luzula sylvatica, also known as woodland rush, is a strong, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant with broad, glossy dark green leaves. This perenn...
View full detailsLuzula Nivea - Snow-white Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Luzula nivea, also known as snow grass, is an evergreen, hardy plant that gives your garden a sophisticated look. The strikingly fuzzy, silvery lea...
View full detailsLuzula Nivea - Snow-white Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Luzula nivea, also known as snow grass, is an evergreen, hardy plant that gives your garden a sophisticated look. The strikingly fuzzy, silvery lea...
View full detailsLuzula Nivea - Snow-white Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Luzula nivea, also known as snow grass, is an evergreen, hardy plant that gives your garden a sophisticated look. The strikingly fuzzy, silvery lea...
View full detailsLuzula Nivea - Snow-white Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Luzula nivea, also known as snow grass, is an evergreen, hardy plant that gives your garden a sophisticated look. The strikingly fuzzy, silvery lea...
View full detailsLuzula Nivea - Snow-white Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Luzula nivea, also known as snow grass, is an evergreen, hardy plant that gives your garden a sophisticated look. The strikingly fuzzy, silvery lea...
View full detailsCarex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsCarex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsCarex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsCarex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsCarex morrowii - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Carex morrowii, also known as Japanese sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass with a beautiful, elegant appearance. The fine, cascading foliage fo...
View full detailsFestuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Festuca gautieri, also known as fescue, is a compact and graceful ornamental grass species with fine, fresh green foliage that forms dense cushions...
View full detailsFestuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Festuca gautieri, also known as fescue, is a compact and graceful ornamental grass species with fine, fresh green foliage that forms dense cushions...
View full detailsFestuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Festuca gautieri, also known as fescue, is a compact and graceful ornamental grass species with fine, fresh green foliage that forms dense cushions...
View full detailsFestuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Festuca gautieri, also known as fescue, is a compact and graceful ornamental grass species with fine, fresh green foliage that forms dense cushions...
View full detailsFestuca gautieri - Bearskin - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Festuca gautieri, also known as fescue, is a compact and graceful ornamental grass species with fine, fresh green foliage that forms dense cushions...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Irish Green' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Carex morrowi 'Irish Green' is a versatile, evergreen ground cover that requires little maintenance. It grows effortlessly in almost any location a...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Irish Green' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Carex morrowi 'Irish Green' is a versatile, evergreen ground cover that requires little maintenance. It grows effortlessly in almost any location a...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Beautiful Ground Cover!** The Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' is a stunning, hardy ornamental grass with golden-yellow ...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Beautiful Ground Cover!** The Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' is a stunning, hardy ornamental grass with golden-yellow ...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Aureovariegata' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Carex morrowii 'Aureovariegata', also known as variegated sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass that adds charm to shady spots in the garden. The...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Aureovariegata' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Carex morrowii 'Aureovariegata', also known as variegated sedge, is an evergreen ornamental grass that adds charm to shady spots in the garden. The...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ is the ideal, low-maintenance ground cover for any garden. This evergreen ornamental grass-like plant grows quickly and ...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ is the ideal, low-maintenance ground cover for any garden. This evergreen ornamental grass-like plant grows quickly and ...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis Evergold - Sedge - Yellow & Green - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 4x
"Carex oshimensis Evergold is a beautiful grass plant that adds a touch of elegance to any garden or indoor space. This plant is known for its stri...
View full detailsCarex comans Frosted Curls - Green - Sedge - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 2x
"Carex comans Frosted Curls is a beautiful grass plant that gives your garden or interior a unique look. This plant has a striking, wavy shape and ...
View full detailsCarex comans Frosted Curls - Green - Sedge - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 4x
"Carex comans Frosted Curls is a beautiful grass plant that gives your garden or interior a unique look. This plant has a striking, wavy shape and ...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis Everillo - Sedge - Yellow - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 4x
"Carex oshimensis Everillo is a beautiful grass plant that adds color and texture to any garden. With its striking yellow leaves, this plant is a r...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis Everest - Sedge - White and Green - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 4x
"Carex oshimensis Everest is a beautiful grass plant that can enhance any garden or indoor space. This plant has a unique appearance with its fine,...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis Everillo - Sedge - Yellow - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 2x
"Carex oshimensis Everillo is a beautiful grass plant that adds color and texture to any garden. With its striking yellow leaves, this plant is a r...
View full detailsCarex morrowii Irish Green - Sedge - Green & Yellow - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 4x
"Carex morrowii Irish Green is a beautiful grass plant that adds a fresh look to any garden or space. This plant is not only aesthetically pleasing...
View full detailsCarex morrowii Ice Dance - Sedge - White & Green - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 4x
"Carex morrowii Ice Dance is a beautiful grass plant that adds a fresh look to any garden or indoor space. This plant has a unique green color with...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis Intense Green - Sedge - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 4x
"Carex oshimensis Intense Green is a beautiful grass plant that not only beautifies your garden but also offers a sense of peace and harmony. With ...
View full detailsCarex morrowii Irish Green - Sedge - Green & Yellow - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 2x
"Carex morrowii Irish Green is a beautiful grass plant that adds a fresh look to any garden or space. This plant is not only aesthetically pleasing...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis Intense Green - Sedge - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 2x
"Carex oshimensis Intense Green is a beautiful grass plant that not only beautifies your garden but also offers a sense of peace and harmony. With ...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis Evergold - Sedge - Yellow & Green - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 2x
"Carex oshimensis Evergold is a beautiful grass plant that adds a touch of elegance to any garden or indoor space. This plant is known for its stri...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis Everest - Sedge - White and Green - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 2x
"Carex oshimensis Everest is a beautiful grass plant that can enhance any garden or indoor space. This plant has a unique appearance with its fine,...
View full detailsCarex morrowii Ice Dance - Sedge - White & Green - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 2x
"Carex morrowii Ice Dance is a beautiful grass plant that adds a fresh look to any garden or indoor space. This plant has a unique green color with...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Sedge -↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Beautiful Ground Cover!** The Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' is a stunning, hardy ornamental grass with golden-yellow ...
View full detailsCarex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Beautiful Ground Cover!** The Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' is a stunning, hardy ornamental grass with golden-yellow ...
View full detailsWhat are the best hardy and evergreen ornamental grasses?
In a well-designed garden, an evergreen ornamental grass is indispensable for winter structure. The most popular choice is undoubtedly Japanese sedge (Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'), which brightens up any border with its fresh white leaf margins. Are you looking for a compact eye-catcher? Blue fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Bleu') is an excellent hardy ornamental grass that retains its unique steel-blue color all year round. For shady spots, Wood Rush (Luzula sylvatica) is a reliable partner that remains beautifully green even under trees. These species form the basis for a garden that never looks 'empty', regardless of the season.
The benefits of evergreen ornamental grasses in the garden?
The greatest advantage of a hardy and evergreen ornamental grass is its constant ornamental value. While deciduous plants die back above ground, these grasses provide lasting volume and a natural appearance in the winter garden. Additionally, they often serve as excellent ground covers; because they retain their foliage, weeds have no chance to germinate, even in early spring. Moreover, evergreen varieties require less intensive pruning than their deciduous counterparts. They offer year-round shelter for small garden animals and provide a calm, green backdrop against which flowering perennials stand out particularly beautifully in the summer.
What to look for when buying hardy ornamental grasses?
When selecting the ideal evergreen ornamental grass for your garden, there are a few practical considerations:
How do I care for my evergreen ornamental grasses?
Caring for an evergreen ornamental grass is very simple: you do not need to cut them back short in the spring. Instead of a major pruning, it is sufficient to 'freshen up' the plant in March. You do this by combing the loose, brown blades out of the clump with your fingers or a coarse rake. This preserves the natural shape and gives the new growth plenty of room. Should a plant have developed some unsightly foliage after an extremely harsh winter, you can lightly trim the tips. A little organic fertilizer in the spring is often sufficient to give your hardy ornamental grasses a healthy growth spurt again. **Buy evergreen ornamental grasses at Planten247** **Do you want a garden that shines 365 days a year?** Buying hardy and evergreen ornamental grasses at Planten247 means choosing the highest quality directly from the grower. Our assortment has been carefully curated with varieties that have proven to perform excellently in our climate. Whether you are looking for a low ground cover for the shade or a colorful accent for a pot, you will always find the right match with us. Order today and get your garden ready for winter with the beautiful, evergreen ornamental grasses from Planten247!
Frequently asked questions about evergreen ornamental grasses
Do these grasses stay green when it freezes?
Absolutely, the selected evergreen ornamental grasses retain their leaves during frost. In extreme cold, some leaves may temporarily curl up or turn slightly duller to protect themselves, but as soon as the temperature rises, they recover very quickly.
Are evergreen grasses also suitable for pots?
Absolutely! They are ideal, especially in pots on the terrace or balcony, because they provide a green view even in winter. When planted in a pot, ensure good drainage and give a small amount of water occasionally during dry, frost-free periods in winter.
How fast do hardy grasses grow?
The growth rate varies by species, but most low evergreen grasses form a beautiful, full clump within two seasons. Species such as Carex 'Ice Dance' are known for their rapid expansion, making them ideal for quickly filling empty spots in the border.
