You are probably already familiar with Pampas Grass, but don't overlook the Purple Fountain Grass, Maiden Grass, Zebra Grass, Blue Fescue, or many other varieties, which are also available at most nurseries. Next time you visit a nursery, take a look at the ornamental grasses. I'm sure you can find a place in your landscape for one of them. Most grasses will grow in areas where other plants will not survive. They grow in almost any garden soil, seldom need watering once established, and they are rarely bothered by pests or diseases.
Most ornamental grasses prefer full sun but there are a few species that tolerate light shade.
Generally, they prefer well-drained soil which has been enriched with compost or other organic matter. Ornamental grasses are available which will thrive in a wide range of soil pH . Site Preparation and Planting Plant spacing for ornamental grasses is very important to prevent your garden from becoming an overgrown jungle. Space your new plantings to allow enough room for growth, because like most perennials, grasses may not reach their full size potential until their third year in the ground. Ideally, you will want to space grasses as far apart as they will become tall.