Tufted Hairgrass is probably the only grass that will grow as well in sun or shade. Most of the Miscanthus varieties are beautiful in the fall. There is a Panicum called Rostrahlbusch which has red fall foliage and flowers that turn tan for the winter. Silver Spikegrass has a great bronze color in fall. Left standing, ornamental grasses will have winter interest as well, providing movement and sound as the wind eases through their foliage.
Ornamental grasses are extremely easy to plant and grow.
Simply slip them out of the container in which they are growing and plant them at the same level in the ground. Grasses are tolerant of most soil conditions and they benefit from mulch. During their first growing season, feed them with a balanced fertilizer. Ornamental grasses are undoubtedly one of the easiest types of plants to grow. Most people leave the foliage on the plants to add winter interest.