Tall Grass Plants

Eulalia Grass

• Eulalia grass is also known as maidenhair, and it is a tough tall grass that ranges in height from 6 to 8 feet. It does well in full sun and it tolerates poor soil very well. Eulalia grass also produces plumes of seed heads that are light brown in winter, giving this tall grass some visual winter interest. It is a very low-maintenance plant, but thanks to its hardiness, it is considered an invasive in some areas.

Pampas Grass

• Pampas grass is a tall ornamental grass that grows to be between 6 and 7 feet tall, not including the seed heads. It does well in areas with warm winters though it can survive if it has some protection from the cold winds. Pampas grass dries out to brown during the fall, when it may be cut down or left up to provide winter interest. Dividing the plant every three years helps keep it looking fresh and healthy.

Moor Grass

• Moor grass can grow to be up to 7 feet tall, and it has light green blades that turn yellow in the autumn. During the summer, it produces brown, purple or yellow leaves that then fade to tan as the season progresses. It requires moist soil that is not too alkaline. This grass has little winter interest as the mature leaves and flowers break off at the base as the fall progresses. There is a compact variety of moor grass known as Heidebraut, which stands about 4 feet, and a variety known as Windspiel that produces golden flowers.

Giant Chinese Silver Grass

• Giant Chinese silver grass grows up to 8 feet, and it produces tall arching stems coupled with dense clusters of small white flowers. It requires moist soil and full sun to achieve its full potential. Giant Chinese silver grass tolerates a wide variety of soil types and it holds up well to wind and snow.