Ornamental grasses earn their place in Alabama gardens by standing tall through heat and humidity that flattens other plants. This lemon-colored selection brings warmth to beds and borders from spring through fall, moving with the slightest breeze and asking little of you once it's in the ground.

Tuck it into a 3-gallon container now—April through June is prime time—or grab one in September for a quick refresh before cooler weather settles in. Sun and average soil suit it fine.