Clumping perennial grass recognized by its pink cotton candy like plumes in the fall. Habitats include: prairies, meadows, sandy open fields, swales, coastal areas such as back dunes and barrier island landscapes. Landscape value. Reaches max 5 ft. height. Sun, partial shade, drought, and salt tolerant. Found in Zones 8+.

Rhizomatous perennial coastal grass. Recognized by its wide green grass blades and numerous pellet-like seed heads in late Summer. Habitats include: dunes, beaches, and coastal landscape. Landscape value. Reaches 3.5 ft. height. Seeds in late Summer to early Fall. Sun, drought, and salt tolerant. Often grows in and around Sea Oats and other beach plants. Found beyond Zones 7+.

Perennial with erect, flat leaf blades, which produces seasonal, purple colored spikelets. Grows up to 3 ft. Found througout Florida and Zones 7+. Prefers sandy soils. Sun and drought tolerant. High landscape value. Soil stabilization.

Perennial grass found in coastal areas such as marshes, brackish rivers, and other saltwater shorelines. Salt, sun, poor soil, and drought tolerant. Grass can reach 2 ft. and rhizomes spread out to form dense colonies. Found on slight elevations. Has spike-like blades and narrow, dense spikelets. Found in Zones 7+. Offers dense ground cover and soil stability. Often found in mono-colonies.

Large perennial grass up to 5+ feet. Found in Zones 7+. Grows in both wetland margins (i.e. fresh and brackish) and xeric uplands. Salt, brief flood, poor soil, and sun tolerance. Recruits quickly and helps stabilize soil. High landscape value. Commonly used on golf courses and road sides. Needs adequate spacing when planted.