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Kayleigh Dray

The 5 best ornamental grasses for shade – an easy-to-grow addition to your shady garden

Prairie planting in a wildflower garden.

Low-maintenance ornamental grasses are perfect for adding structure, texture and evergreen colour to any outdoor space. And the good news is that if you're not blessed with a south-facing garden you can instantly brighten up dark corners with ornamental grasses that thrive in the shade.

If you're planning to transform your north-facing garden into a prairie paradise or coastal-inspired oasis we've rounded up the best ornamental grasses for shade. While it might be hard to care for a lawn in shade this isn't true of ornamental grasses.

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