Ornamental Grass Shade
Bring life and texture to the dark corners of your garden with our selection of ornamental grasses for the shade. While many grasses crave full sun, these shade-loving varieties feel right at home under trees, hedges, or next to a fence. Create a soothing, green oasis in areas with little direct light and enjoy a low-maintenance garden that captivates all year round.
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Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**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' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**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 '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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that comes into its own perfectly as both a ground cover and border planting. With...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that comes into its own perfectly as both a ground cover and border planting. With...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'** is a beautiful, evergreen plant that adds a sophisticated look to your garden. With its grass-like, dark green l...
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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'** is a beautiful, evergreen plant that adds a sophisticated look to your garden. With its grass-like, dark green l...
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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'** is a beautiful, evergreen plant that adds a sophisticated look to your garden. With its grass-like, dark green l...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that comes into its own perfectly as both a ground cover and border planting. With...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'** is a beautiful, evergreen plant that adds a sophisticated look to your garden. With its grass-like, dark green l...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that comes into its own perfectly as both a ground cover and border planting. With...
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 detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'** is a beautiful, evergreen plant that adds a sophisticated look to your garden. With its grass-like, dark green l...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that comes into its own perfectly as both a ground cover and border planting. With...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily grass - ↕25cm - Ø14cm - 3x
Set of 3 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Set of 3 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Product Description: Bring a...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily grass - ↕25cm - Ø14cm - 6x
Set of 6 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Set of 6 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Product Description: Bring a...
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 detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
View full detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
View full detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
View full detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
View full detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
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 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 - 24x
**Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' - Beautiful Ground Cover!** The Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' is a stunning, hardy ornamental grass with golden-yellow ...
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 detailsWhy choose ornamental grass in the shade?
A shady garden is often seen as a challenge, but with the right ornamental grass for the shade, you can transform these spots into the most atmospheric parts of your garden. Shade grasses often have a fresher, deep green color and softer textures than their sun-loving counterparts. They are perfect for creating a natural 'woodland look'. Moreover, many of these grasses function as excellent ground covers, preventing weeds from getting a chance in dark spots and keeping the soil from drying out as quickly under the canopy of trees.
Which ornamental grasses do well in low light?
Not every grass is suitable for a spot without sun, but there are absolute standouts. The Carex family (Sedge) is the undisputed king of the shade. Species such as Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' or 'Evergold' beautifully brighten up dark corners with their variegated leaves. Hakonechloa macra (Japanese forest grass) is also a favorite among garden designers; it grows like a waterfall of soft green foliage and thrives excellently in partial shade to shade. For a more robust look, Luzula sylvatica (Great woodrush) is a rock-solid choice that tolerates even the deepest shade. Combining ornamental grasses for shade with other plants The beauty of ornamental grasses for shade is that they form a calm base for flowering shade plants. For example, combine the fine lines of grasses with the large, heart-shaped leaves of the Hosta or the feather-light flowers of the Tiarella (Foamflower). Ferns and Helleborus (Sleeping Rose) also form a classic and successful combination with shade grasses. By playing with different leaf shapes and shades of green, you create depth and tension in a border where few flowers grow.
Maintenance of shade-loving grasses
Many ornamental grasses for shade are evergreen, which means they retain their leaves during the winter months. This keeps maintenance very limited. You do not need to cut them back short in the spring; trimming off any unsightly leaf tips is often sufficient. Because shady spots under trees can sometimes be very dry due to the tree's roots, it is important to provide extra water at the beginning. An annual layer of mulch or compost helps retain moisture in the soil, which is exactly what these grasses love.Buy ornamental grass for shade at Planten247
Are you looking for a strong ground cover or an elegant accent for that one dark spot? At Planten247, you can easily buy the best ornamental grass for shade. Our plants have been carefully selected for their strength and growth vigor in low-light conditions. Whether you have a modern city garden with high walls or a large woodland garden, we supply healthy, well-rooted grasses that provide an immediate green result. Be inspired by our assortment and bring the shade in your garden to life too.
Frequently asked questions about shade grasses
Does ornamental grass also grow in full, deep shade?
Yes, although most grasses like a bit of indirect light, there are species such as the Luzula sylvatica and certain Carex species that perform very well in full shade. They may grow slightly slower there than in partial shade, but they remain beautifully healthy and green.
Is ornamental grass for shade also winter hardy?
Absolutely. The selection of ornamental grass for shade at Planten247 consists of extremely winter-hardy species that survive Dutch winters without any problems. Many of these varieties are even evergreen, giving your garden a vibrant look even in January.
How many shade grasses do I need per square meter?
For a nice, full coverage result, we usually recommend starting with 7 to 9 plants per square meter. For larger varieties or when using them as a solitary accent, this can naturally be less. For every grass variety in our webshop, you will find specific advice regarding the planting distance.
