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' - 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 detailsFestuca glauca 'Elijah Bleu' - Blue Fescue - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Festuca glauca ‘Eljae Blue’** is a beautiful, blue-grey grass variety that adds color to your garden all year round. This low-maintenance plant b...
View full detailsFestuca glauca 'Elijah Bleu' - Blue Fescue - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Festuca glauca ‘Eljae Blue’** is a beautiful, blue-grey grass variety that adds color to your garden all year round. This low-maintenance plant b...
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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’** is a beautiful, evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in partial shade. With its elegant, narrow leaves and ...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’** is a beautiful, evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in partial shade. With its elegant, narrow leaves and ...
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 detailsFestuca glauca Intense Blue - Blue - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 4x
Festuca glauca Intense Blue is a beautiful grass plant that is perfect for any garden. This plant has a striking blue-green color that creates a fr...
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 detailsFestuca glauca Intense Blue - Blue - ↕50cm - Ø17cm - 2x
Festuca glauca Intense Blue is a beautiful grass plant that is perfect for any garden. This plant has a striking blue-green color that creates a fr...
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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’** is a beautiful, evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in partial shade. With its elegant, narrow leaves and ...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that is perfectly suited as a ground cover or border planting. With its dark green,...
View full detailsFestuca glauca 'Elijah Bleu' - Blue Fescue - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Festuca glauca ‘Eljae Blue’** is a beautiful, blue-grey grass variety that adds color to your garden all year round. This low-maintenance plant b...
View full detailsFestuca glauca 'Elijah Bleu' - Blue Fescue - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Festuca glauca ‘Eljae Blue’** is a beautiful, blue-grey grass variety that adds color to your garden all year round. This low-maintenance plant b...
View full detailsFestuca glauca 'Elijah Bleu' - Blue Fescue - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Festuca glauca ‘Eljae Blue’** is a beautiful, blue-grey grass variety that adds color to your garden all year round. This low-maintenance plant b...
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 morrowii 'Irish Green' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 'Ice Dance' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 'Irish Green' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 - 6x
**Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Beautiful Ground Cover!** The Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' is a stunning, hardy ornamental grass with golden-yellow ...
View full detailsCarex morrowii 'Irish Green' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 'Ice Dance' - Sedge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 - 6x
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 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.
