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Ornamental Grass

advice for small, sunny border

21 years ago

Am looking to plant ornamental grass as the main attraction of a small border (about four feet wide, ten feet long). The border gets lots of sun (southern exposure) and backs up to the side of my garage, which is painted white. I'm in zone 6. Appreciate any suggestions for small grasses that would be happy in that space. thanks.

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pezhead
21 years ago
Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio', Panicum virgatum 'Hanse Herms' or 'Shenandoah', Pennisetum alopecuroides, 'Hameln' and/or Pennisetum orientale, Deschampsia 'schottland.'

You could use Calamagrostis a. 'karl Forester' on either end or in the middle because of its vertical habit, but that may still prove too large a clump for such a space. Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' is a beauty but also may wind up too large for such a space.

Have fun -- post your final selection and photos!
diygardener
Original Author
21 years ago
Thanks--I'm going to look into all of your suggestions--Ill let you know what I decide!
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