Spartina bakerii - Sand Cordgrass is a large native bunch grass that grows to 4 ft. in height and taller when in bloom. It is a perennial grass that can spread to 5 feet across or more. It is often used for general ornamental landscape use as an accent as well as for back-dropping water gardens and stabilization along pond and lake edges.

Tripsacum dactyloides - Fakahatchee Grass is an extremely easy plant to grow.  It forms a round clump of grass that looks very appealing while adding a natural touch to the landscape. It is an excellent choice for those looking for plants for their native garden.  Fakahatchee Grass is also great for those wet spots in your yard where it is difficult to grow other plants.

Flax lily, Dianella tasmanica, is a spreading perennial with flat, glossy green leaves. This grass-like foliage plant is often used as a groundcover, border plant, or even as an accent plant, to bring color and texture into the landscape. This fast-growing plant also works well in containers. Drought-tolerant flax lily requires little care in the landscape once it is established, making it ideal for the busy gardener.

Liriope muscari - Liriope is a grass-like flowering plant that is mainly used as a ground cover border. Liriope is a tough adaptable plant that is maintenance-free once it is established. The grass-like leaves stay nice well into the winter months. They are evergreen in warmer climates and semi-evergreen in cooler growing zones.

Liriope will grow in full sun – it needs a bit more water there – in partial shade and in full shade. Light full shade is probably best, and only very dark, gloomy corners beneath evergreens will give problems. Add organic material like compost to the bed when planting, and mulch around the plants with more. Water at least weekly the first year, but after a couple you will find it is drought resistant. It grows well in the heat and humidity of zone 9 too.

Cymbopogon Citratus - The Lemon Grass Plant is a tropical attractive clump-forming grass that grows upright and slightly arching. It has light-green foliage that is strongly lemon-scented. A tender perennial that can be over-wintered in a sunny window. 

Lemongrass contains citronella, a natural oil that repels mosquitoes. Plant multiples in containers for maximum benefit on porches, patios, gazeboes, etc. Poisonous to: Dogs, cats: Stomach upset 

The plants grow in dense clumps up to 6 feet in diameter, with leaves up to 3 feet long. They require warm, humid conditions in full sun to thrive. The coarse, strap-like leaves are ½-1” wide, finely serrated on the edges (rough enough to cut the skin), tapered at the end, and have gracefully drooping tips.  It is not as attractive as many other ornamental grasses but clumps can develop into imposing specimens. Plants will flower with a branched cluster of stalked flowers but usually not when grown as an annual. These are not ornamental and rarely set seed.

Grow lemongrass in containers or as an annual during the growing season. Plant in full sun in moist, loam soil, preferably with high organic content. Place outside as soon as the danger from frost is past. Clumps will grow slowly until the heat and humidity of summer arrives then the plants will increase in size dramatically. This plant requires a great deal of water, so water regularly if rainfall is sparse. 

Muhlenbergia capillaris - Muhly grass is naturally found in Florida’s pine flatwoods, coastal uplands, and even along its highways, but these days it’s also a popular choice in home and commercial landscapes. This easy-to-grow ornamental grass produces clumps that can reach 2 to 3 feet tall and up to 3 feet wide when mature.

In fall, muhly grass produces fluffy pink to purple flower stalks that can reach up to 5 feet tall and give the plant a distinctive and attractive appearance. A lovely white-flowering form is also available.

Garden designers often plant muhly grass in large groups for a stunning visual effect, especially when the flowers are backlit in the late afternoon. Muhly grass looks good in the garden even after the flower stalks fade, thanks to its slender, dark green foliage.

Cortaderia selloana - Pampas grass has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. With large white plumes and an impressive height, pampas grass is a guaranteed show-stopper for any landscaping project. This ornamental grass is best for filling large open areas with a good deal of sun. It handles cold well, is moderately salt-tolerant, and is said to be deer-resistant. Be sure to plant away from any walkway or driveway as pampas grass leaves can be very sharp. 

An ornamental grass like muhly, pampas, or red fountain grass is excellent for adding fine texture and graceful beauty to a South Florida landscape.

Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' - Red Fountain Grass is a popular ornamental grass valued for its striking deep red foliage and fluffy plumes that bloom at the start of summer lasting through fall. It is a hardy and low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow, making it a favorite of gardeners and landscapers alike. This grass prefers full sun and well-draining soil and should be watered regularly but not over-watered. It can grow up to 3-4 feet tall, making it a great choice for medium-sized borders or as an accent plant. In the fall, it may develop tan seed heads that can add more interest to the plant.

Pennisetum alopecuroides - Dependable grass with beauty and versatility. Produces a clump of narrow, half-inch shiny green leaves that fade to golden yellow in fall. Valued for its flower spikes which are popular cut flowers.

White Fountain Grass grows in a dense but graceful clump 12-60″ tall, depending on the growth factors. It grows upright at first; then, the leaves arch at maturity into the easily identifiable fountain pattern.

The length and width of the long, tapering, subtly serrated blades vary greatly among plants. The leaves turn orange-bronze in autumn, eventually fading to a dull beige.