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best upright/columnar OG?
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Posted by philosopher Zone 5 WI (My Page) on Tue, Apr 3, 07 at 20:27
| I have been planting OGs in the two planters that frame my front door for the past few years. I love the look of the grasses, but sometimes they arch over their containers and block access to the doorway. I'm now looking for varities that are a more columnar, upright style than the arching style I've been using in the past. I know that Calamagrostis "Karl Forster" is a good choice in this regard, but I was hoping to find a few other varieties to choose from. I'm open to either annuals or perennials. Thanks for any ideas! |
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RE: best upright/columnar OG?
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- Posted by donn_ 7a, GSB, LI, NY (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 4, 07 at 6:20
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' - Variegated Reed Grass
White and green variegated foliage, and shorter than 'Karl Foerster.' Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche' - Variegated Feather Reed Grass
A little taller than 'Overdam' and more green in the variegation. Chasmanthium latifolium is more upright in habit than most other ornamental grasses, with bamboo-like foliage. Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' is very upright in habit. |
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