The six categories listed here are those described in 'The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses',written by John Greenlee © 1992
written by John Greenlee © 1992
Illustrated Form
Grass Form Descriptions
ARCHING
Foliage reaches up and out, in approximately equal proportions
MOUNDED
Foliage is mounded, weepy. Top growth covers the lower leaves
TUFTED
Usually spiky or fine-textured foliage with upright leaves arising from a basal clump
UPRIGHT
Erect. Foliage grows vertically in a uniform or even columnar form
UPRIGHT ARCHING
Foliage ascends vertically then becomes fountain-like at the top
UPRIGHT DIVERGENT
Erect. Foliage grows up and out in an erect or stiffly ascending manner