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tall ornamental for part sun?

Posted by yardmartyr 5 (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 26, 07 at 10:10

I'm looking to use a tall grass as a screen in my back yard. The area gets some morning sun but mostly afternoon sun, and otherwise it's dappled shade. Any suggestions for a grass that can get around 3'-4' tall in such a site?


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RE: tall ornamental for part sun?

  • Posted by donn_ 7a, GSB, LI, NY (My Page) on
    Mon, Mar 26, 07 at 11:19

First keep in mind these grasses offer screening during only part of the year. They all need to be cut down to a few inches this time each year, and require several months to regain full height.

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Carex pendula
Chasmanthium latifolium
Festuca gigantea

Use the link below to review photos of the grasses, their habits and cultural information.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bluestem


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RE: tall ornamental for part sun?

Wow, that chart was really useful. Actually, I guess grass makes a bad screen. But I can find other places around the yard. Thanks for the help.


 
 

 

 


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