Photo by Michelle Slatalla 

Mexican feather grass imparts a hazy, golden color to any landscape, making it the perfect backdrop (or centerpiece) for a garden. For landscaping ideas, here are some of our favorite gardens with feather grasses.

Photo courtesy of Robert Kennett

Photo courtesy of Robert Kennett

Mexican feather grass billows in a Dorset garden.

A mix of grasses create a layered look in this terraced garden.

Photo by Miranda Estes

Mexican feather grass is a perfect replacement for traditional lawn turf.

Photo by Morgan Satterfield

Mexican feather grass compliments this Texas driveway.

Photo by Dennis Burnett

Photo by Rob Co.

Grass imparts movement, creating a dynamic feel.

Photo by Marni Majorelle

A naturalist rooftop garden, featuring a variety of grasses.

Photo by Dario Fusaro

Silvery grass is a great foil for bright purple sage.

In winter, grass creates moody textures.

Photo courtesy of The Monacelli Press

Photo by Dario Fusaro

Stipa tenuissima is the star of this garden bed.