Types of grass available to grow in your home garden and the soil preference
Festuca rubra | Red Fescue | Grass
Festuca rubra belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Festuca This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' | Variegated Manna Grass | Grass
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Glyceria This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' | Golden Variagated Hokonechloa | Grass
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Hakonechloa This Grass prefers Moist soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Various
Helictotrichon sempervirens | Blue Oat Grass | Grass
Helictotrichon sempervirens belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Helictotrichon This Grass prefers Dry soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Various
Hierochloe borealis belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Hierochloe This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Hierochloe odorata | Sweet Grass | Grass
Hierochloe odorata belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Hierochloe This Grass prefers Moist, well drained soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Full sun to light shade
Holcus lanatus | Velvet Grass | Grass
Holcus lanatus belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Holcus This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Holcus mollis 'Albo-variegatus' | Velvet Grass | Grass
Holcus mollis 'Albo-variegatus' belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Holcus This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Hordeum jubatum | Squirrel-Tail Grass, Foxtail Barley | Grass
Hordeum jubatum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Hordeum This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Hordeum murinum | Wall Barley | Grass
Hordeum murinum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Hordeum This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Hordeum vulgare | Six-Rowed Barley | Grass
Hordeum vulgare belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Hordeum This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Hystrix patula | Bottlebrush Grass | Grass
Hystrix patula belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Hystrix This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' | Grass
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Imperata This Grass prefers Well drained soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Full sun to partial shade
Juncus effusus | Common Rush | Grass
Juncus effusus belongs to the plant family JUNCACEĆ and Genus Juncus This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Koeleria cristata | Koeler Grass, Junegrass | Grass
Koeleria cristata belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Koeleria This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Koeleria glauca | Blue Hair Grass | Grass
Koeleria glauca belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Koeleria This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Lagurus ovatus | Hare'S Tail Grass | Grass
Lagurus ovatus belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Lagurus This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Lamarckia aurea | Goldentop Grass | Grass
Lamarckia aurea belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Lamarckia This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Linum flavum | Golden Flax | Grass
Linum flavum belongs to the plant family LINACEĆ and Genus Linum This Grass prefers Moist soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Various
Linum perenne | Perennial Flax | Grass
Linum perenne belongs to the plant family LINACEĆ and Genus Linum This Grass prefers Dry soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Various
Lolium multiflorum | Italian Ryegrass, Annual Ryegrass | Grass
Lolium multiflorum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Lolium This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Lolium perenne | Perennial Ryegrass | Grass
Lolium perenne belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Lolium This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Lolium temulentum | Darnel | Grass
Lolium temulentum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Lolium This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Luzula nivea | Snowy Woodrush | Grass
Luzula nivea belongs to the plant family JUNCACEĆ and Genus Luzula This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Luzula sylvatica | Greater Woodrush | Grass
Luzula sylvatica belongs to the plant family JUNCACEĆ and Genus Luzula This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Medicago sativa | Alfalfa. Originated in … Chile | Grass
Medicago sativa belongs to the plant family LEGUMINOSĆ and Genus Medicago This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Melica ciliata | Silky-Spike Melic Grass | Grass
Melica ciliata belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Melica This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Melica imperfecta | California Melic | Grass
Melica imperfecta belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Melica This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Milium effusum 'Aureum' | Golden Grass | Grass
Milium effusum 'Aureum' belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Milium This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Miscanthus floridulus | Pacific Island Silvergrass, Giant Miscanthus | Grass
Miscanthus floridulus belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Miscanthus This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Miscanthus sacchariflorus | Amur Silvergrass, Silver Banner Grass | Grass
Miscanthus sacchariflorus belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Miscanthus This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Molinia caerulea | Purple Moorgrass, Moor Grass | Grass
Molinia caerulea belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Molinia This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Muhlenbergia capillaris | Pink Muhly, Hair Grass | Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Muhlenbergia This Grass prefers Dry to moist soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Full sun to partial shade
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri | Lindheimer'S Muhly | Grass
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Muhlenbergia This Grass prefers Dry to moist soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Full sun to partial shade
Nandina domestica | Sacred Bamboo, Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina. Originated in … Japan | Grass
Nandina domestica belongs to the plant family NANDINACEĆ and Genus Nandina This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Panicum scribnerianum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Panicum This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Panicum variegatum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Panicum This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Panicum virgatum | Panic Grass, Switch Grass | Grass
Panicum virgatum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Panicum This Grass prefers Dry soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Various
Paspalum dilatatum | Dallis Grass | Grass
Paspalum dilatatum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Paspalum This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Paspalum distichum | Knotgrass | Grass
Paspalum distichum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Paspalum This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Pennisetum alopecuroides | Chinese Fountain Grass, Fountain Grass, Australian Fountain Grass | Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Pennisetum This Grass prefers Moist soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Various
Pennisetum setaceum | Annual Fountain Grass, Crimson Fountain Grass | Grass
Pennisetum setaceum belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Pennisetum This Grass prefers Moist soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Various
Pennisetum villosum | Feathertop | Grass
Pennisetum villosum belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Pennisetum This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Phalaris arundinacea | Reed Canarygrass | Grass
Phalaris arundinacea belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Phalaris This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Phalaris canariensis | Annual Canarygrass | Grass
Phalaris canariensis belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Phalaris This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Phalaris minor | Littleseed Canarygrass | Grass
Phalaris minor belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Phalaris This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Phleum pratense | Timothy | Grass
Phleum pratense belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Phleum This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Phragmites australis | Reed Grass | Grass
Phragmites australis belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Phragmites This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Phragmites communis | Common Reed Grass | Grass
Phragmites communis belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Phragmites This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Phyllostachys aurea | Golden Bamboo, Yellow Grove Bamboo | Grass
Phyllostachys aurea belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Phyllostachys This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Phyllostachys aureosulcata | Yellow Grove Bamboo | Grass
Phyllostachys aureosulcata belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Phyllostachys This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Poa annua | Annual Bluegrass, Low Speargrass | Grass
Poa annua belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Poa This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Poa compressa | Canada Bluegrass | Grass
Poa compressa belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Poa This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Poa glaucifolia belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Poa This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Poa interior | Inland Bluegrass | Grass
Poa interior belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Poa This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Poa pratensis | Kentucky Bluegrass | Grass
Poa pratensis belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Poa This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Poa sandbergii | Sandberg Bluegrass | Grass
Poa sandbergii belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Poa This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Poa scabrella | Pine Bluegrass | Grass
Poa scabrella belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Poa This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Poa trivialis | Rough Bluegrass, Shady Bluegrass | Grass
Poa trivialis belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Poa This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Pseudosasa japonica | Arrow Bamboo, Metake | Grass
Pseudosasa japonica belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Pseudosasa This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Rhynchelytrum repens | Champagne Grass | Grass
Rhynchelytrum repens belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Rhynchelytrum This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Saccharum officinarum | Sugarcane | Grass
Saccharum officinarum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Saccharum This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Sasa palmata | Broadleaf Bamboo | Grass
Sasa palmata belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Sasa This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Sasa veitchii | Kuma Bamboo Grass | Grass
Sasa veitchii belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Sasa This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Schizachyrium scoparium | Prairie Beard Grass, Little Bluestem Grass | Grass
Schizachyrium scoparium belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Schizachyrium This Grass prefers Dry soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Various
Secale cereale | Cereal Rye | Grass
Secale cereale belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Secale This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Setaria italica | Foxtail Millet | Grass
Setaria italica belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Setaria This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Setaria lutescens | Foxtail Grass | Grass
Setaria lutescens belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Setaria This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Shibataea kumasaca belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Shibataea This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Sorghastrum nutans | Indiangrass | Grass
Sorghastrum nutans belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Sorghastrum This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Sorghum bicolor | Black Sorghum | Grass
Sorghum bicolor belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Sorghum This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Sorghum halepense | Johnsongrass | Grass
Sorghum halepense belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Sorghum This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Sorghum sudanense | Sudan Grass | Grass
Sorghum sudanense belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Sorghum This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Spartina pectinata | Cordgrass | Grass
Spartina pectinata belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Spartina This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Sporobolus airoides | Dropseed | Grass
Sporobolus airoides belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Sporobolus This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Sporobolus asper belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Sporobolus This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Sporobolus cryptandrus | Sand Dropseed | Grass
Sporobolus cryptandrus belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Sporobolus This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Sporobolus heterolepis | Northern Prairie Dropseed. Originated in … North America | Grass
Sporobolus heterolepis belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Sporobolus This Grass prefers Dry soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Various
Stipa arundinacea | Australian Feather Grass, Pheasant'S Tail Grass | Grass
Stipa arundinacea belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Stipa This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Stipa calamagrostis belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Stipa This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Stipa comata | Needle-And-Thread | Grass
Stipa comata belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Stipa This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Stipa gigantea | Giant Feather Grass | Grass
Stipa gigantea belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Stipa This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Stipa pennata | Feather Grass | Grass
Stipa pennata belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Stipa This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Stipa spartea | Porcupine Grass | Grass
Stipa spartea belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Stipa This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Torresia macrophylla | California Vanilla Grass | Grass
Torresia macrophylla belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Torresia This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Tridens flavus | Purpletop | Grass
Tridens flavus belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Tridens This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Tripsacum dactyloides | Gama Grass | Grass
Tripsacum dactyloides belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Tripsacum This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Triticum aestivum | Wheat | Grass
Triticum aestivum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Triticum This Grass prefers Moist soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Triticum turgidum | Rivet Wheat, Bearded Wheat | Grass
Triticum turgidum belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Triticum This Grass prefers Dry soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Vetiveria zizanioides | Vetivergrass, Khus-Khus, Vetiver | Grass
Vetiveria zizanioides belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Vetiveria This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil a pH of 7 . Preferred light ... … Full sun
Zea mays | Corn, Cornsilk, Maize, Yu Mi Shu | Grass
Zea mays belongs to the plant family POACEĆ and Genus Zea This Grass will grow well in in most garden soil types , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various
Zizania aquatica | Wild Rice | Grass
Zizania aquatica belongs to the plant family GRAMINEĆ and Genus Zizania This Grass prefers Moist to wet soil , pH of most soils is fine . Preferred light ... … Various