Can you craft tall grass in Minecraft?

No. Tall grass cannot be crafted with a crafting table or furnace. You can only get it in Creative mode from the Creative Inventory menu, or by using the /give command in Survival mode if cheats are enabled.

What's the best use for tall grass?

Throw it in a composter to generate bone meal, or use it for decoration. It works great for adding detail to gardens and natural builds.

Why did the item name change between versions?

Minecraft renamed a lot of items when version 1.13 came out. The old name 'double_plant' with data value 2 was renamed to 'tall_grass' to be clearer.

Is tall grass available in all Minecraft versions?

Tall grass is available in Java Edition from version 1.8 through 1.19.4. It exists in older versions too, just under the old name 'double_plant'.

Is tall grass the same as a grass block?

No. Tall grass is a separate decorative block that sits on top of grass. It's not the same as the solid grass blocks that make up terrain.

How to Find Tall Grass in Minecraft (1.8-1.19.4)

Tall grass is one of those blocks that looks like it should be craftable, but it’s not. In Minecraft, you can only get it in Creative mode. This guide covers everything you need to know about tall grass, including where to find it, the commands to spawn it, and what you can actually do with it.

Where to Find Tall Grass in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Tall grass appears in different menu locations depending on your Minecraft version. Here’s where to look:

Version	Creative Menu Location
1.8 – 1.19	Decoration Blocks
1.19.3 – 1.19.4	Natural Blocks

The location switched in version 1.19.3. Earlier versions have it under Decoration Blocks, while newer versions moved it to Natural Blocks. Just look in the right section and grab what you need.

Item IDs and Technical Details

Minecraft Name and ID

Tall grass has different names depending on which version you’re using. This changed when Minecraft overhauled its naming system in version 1.13:

Version	Item Name	Item ID	Data Value	Max Stack
1.8 – 1.12	minecraft:double_plant	175	2	64
1.13 – 1.19.4	minecraft:tall_grass	N/A	N/A	64

If you’re on an older version (1.8-1.12), use double_plant with data value 2. Newer versions (1.13 and up) just use tall_grass.

Give Commands

Want to spawn tall grass with a command? Use one of these depending on your version:

Minecraft 1.13 and newer:

/give @p tall_grass 1

Minecraft 1.8-1.12:

/give @p double_plant 1 2

What to Do with Tall Grass

Tall grass has a couple of practical uses. You can throw it into a composter to generate bone meal, which is helpful if you’re setting up a bone meal farm or need to fast-grow plants. It also works well for decoration if you want to add some detail to a garden or natural build.