Hi All,

I would like to put some ornamental grass on the north side foundation of
our home. Would like the height to be around 3-4 feet. Any suggestions?

The reason I want grass is for the texture. To break up hard edge lines
of the house. Anything with a grass-like texture would be good.

I have found some grasses on the web, but any suggestions or input is
much appreciated.

Zone 5.

-Chris Swartz

I don't know of any that tall for shade, and I'm not sure how far north Inland
Sea Oats is hardy, but I have that in full, dry shade in Texas.


On Thu, 7 Aug 2003 16:41:04 -0400, Chris S. wrote:


Hi All,

I would like to put some ornamental grass on the north side foundation of
our home. Would like the height to be around 3-4 feet. Any suggestions?

The reason I want grass is for the texture. To break up hard edge lines
of the house. Anything with a grass-like texture would be good.

I have found some grasses on the web, but any suggestions or input is
much appreciated.

Zone 5.

-Chris Swartz

Chris S. wrote:

Hi All,

I would like to put some ornamental grass on the north side foundation of
our home. Would like the height to be around 3-4 feet. Any suggestions?

I'm not sure if this fits your height requirement, but Plant Delights
lists Calamagrostis brachytricha as being shade tolerant.

Suja

In article , animaux
writes:

I would like to put some ornamental grass on the north side foundation of
our home. Would like the height to be around 3-4 feet. Any suggestions?

The reason I want grass is for the texture. To break up hard edge lines
of the house. Anything with a grass-like texture would be good.

I have found some grasses on the web, but any suggestions or input is
much appreciated.

Zone 5.

-Chris Swartz

I can think of two that might work.
Deschampsia, Hair Grass hardy to zone 4
Calamagrostis, Reed Grass hardy to zone 5

both are about 3-4 feet tall and can do fairly well in
light to partial shade.( They do well in shade here, but it
is hot, hot, in the sun)
Hardiness seems not to be well documented in grasses
as sources vary in zones recommended.
Grasslike plants are many including sedges (Carex species)
most do not get more than 2 feet, but there are some very
beautiful types.

Emilie
zone 8 NorCal