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Grass for Shady Acid Areas

15 years ago

Hi there,

I have an area under two medium size pine trees which is partially shady to full shade. It gets sun at the end of the day Â after 3pm.

I want to use ornamental grass there together with some existing perennials Â which type will be the best choice for it? I live in Massachusetts.

Thank you very much!

Tatyana

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grass_guy
15 years ago
Luzula, Chasmanthium, Deschampsia...I'll have to think of some others...
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