Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) is a native bright green grass that is happy in Central Oregon. Ornamental grasses in general are a great garden pick for this area - they provide year-round interest, they are deer resistant (though not dog-resistant), they require very little water or fertilizer, they love sun and they are available in many shapes, colors and sizes.
Tufted Hair Grass is one of the few grasses that we can grow around here that is ok in the shade or the sun. It is supposed to grow 3' wide and have airy plooms that reach 24"-36" into the air in july-september. There are several varieties, but we believe the species is the most hardy around here. Though it's listed as a clump-forming grass, other sources also identify it as a grass that 'may naturalize' (which depending on your situation - may be a good thing or not)
Heart Springs Design team often uses Tufted Hair Grass in restoration areas and in japanese-inspired gardens. We also spec it when we're looking for a shade-tolerant plant with a little elegance. We love it's delicate panicles and it's bright green blades. I just planted a row of them in front of my house in the north-side shade, I'll let you know how they do.
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