Ornamental Grasses for Southern Wisconsin Landscapes | Martinez Landscaping
Movement, texture, and low-maintenance drama. Ornamental grasses fill large spaces effortlessly and hold their form through Wisconsin winters.
Plants & Trees
Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses bring something to a landscape that no flowering plant can — movement. They sway in the breeze, catch the light in a way that changes through the day, and hold their upright form long after the first hard frost, providing structure and winter interest when most plants are gone. They’re virtually maintenance-free and drought-tolerant once established.
We partner with local nurseries for healthy, locally-acclimated grass stock. Availability changes with the season — call us to find out what’s in stock for your project.
Call to Check AvailabilityPopular Varieties
These are among the most popular varieties we source — more options may be available. Call us and we’ll match the right plant to your property.
Blackhawks Bluestem
Deep burgundy-to-black fall color, upright habit, 5-6′. One of the most dramatic fall-color grasses available.
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Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass
Unique horizontal eyelash seed heads, blue-green foliage, 2′. Native-adjacent and extremely drought-tolerant.
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Korean Feather Reed Grass
Narrow upright habit, purple-tinged feathery plumes, 4-5′. Outstanding winter structure.
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Avalanche Feather Reed Grass
Bright white-striped leaves with upright plumes, 4-5′. Lights up shaded areas with its variegation.
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Karl Foerster Reed Grass
Bronze-pink plumes, strongly upright habit, 4-6′. The most reliable, classic ornamental grass for Wisconsin.
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Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Green-and-white striped leaves, upright plumes, 3-4′. Bold, bright accent that works in sun or partial shade.
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Bowles Golden Sedge
Bright golden-yellow arching leaves, 2′. Thrives in moist sites where other grasses struggle.
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Blue Zinger Blue Sedge
Intense blue-gray semi-evergreen foliage, 8-12″. Excellent for edging, borders, and containers.
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Ice Dance Sedge Grass
Green-and-white striped low spreader, 1′. Excellent shade-tolerant ground cover alternative.
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Palm Sedge
Distinctive palmate drooping leaves, native species, 2′. Great for wet spots and deep shade where little else grows.
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