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Posted: Jul/14/2006 4:08 PM PST
Hello everyone! What is a pretty ornamental grass that is not invasive in my zone 6 Ohio.I like to plant one but not sure what kind to get it could even be a dwarf size but something pretty when the wind blows since we have some strong winds at times here?Thank you Rita |
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Posted: Jul/14/2006 4:33 PM PST
i thought of Quaking Oat grass when you mentioned you have a lot of wind. i'm told it makes the neatest sounds when the breezes blow. About the Grass - Perennial Quaking : The Grass 'Perennial Quaking Grass', Briza media, is the most common perennial Quaking Grass.The flowers rise a foot or more above the slender foliage to quiver in the breeze. Outstanding all-purpose grass both as a specimen, massed in groups, in borders, or as a groundcover. Foliage turns from bright green to golden as it matures. The Quaking grasses are pest and disease free. It is a clumping deciduous grass with tall inflorescences with little bead-like seedheads from late spring into summer. Very hardy, tolerant of a range of soil conditions and pretty drought tolerant once established. and is not invasive. more info: Grass - Perennial Quaking Facts Mature Height : 12-18 inches Mature Spread : 14-18 inches Mature Form : Mounded Growth Rate : moderate Sun Exposure : Partial Sun Soil Moisture : moderate to moist Soil Type : widely adapt Flower Color : green turning golden Foliage Color : bright green to golden Fall Color : golden Zones : 4 - 11 Attachments:  |
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Posted: Jul/14/2006 5:11 PM PST
I like that Foz! I looked it up and thought I'd show the pics I saw. It's the blooms that actually make the nice sounds. http://www.esveld.nl/plantdias/66/66203.jpg http://www.atlas-roslin.pl/gatunki/Briza_media. htm |
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Posted: Jul/14/2006 5:31 PM PST
ooohh...i like that closeup! |
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Posted: Jul/15/2006 3:57 PM PST
I like them they would be pretty blowing in the wind.. the shady part or partial sun not sure if I got a place like that.I got more sunny spots not to much shade.. Now I got to see where I can find some?bye for now and thank you for all the info. and the picture too! |
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Posted: Jul/15/2006 4:56 PM PST
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Stunning grass, seeds are sterile so no chance of invasiveness. [URL="http://www.perennialplant.org/ppy/01ppy.html "]http://www.perennialplant.org/ppy/01ppy.html[/UR L] |
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Posted: Jul/15/2006 5:10 PM PST
Pennisetum viridescens is a beauty too with really cool looking flower heads. Also, any of the miscanthus grasses are non invasive, clump forming. |
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Posted: Aug/06/2006 5:25 PM PST
Gosh! all of them sounds perfect been checking into and trying to find them also. Where is a good place to buy them at?I did find out I do want the clump form.Thank you Rita |
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Posted: Aug/09/2006 2:22 PM PST
update on the ornametal grass? Kentucky Lady order Karl Foerster a couple days ago! Will not plant until the spring though cause its going to be a container grass and I'm thinking better chance of getting a good start in spring before the winter gets here.I will let you know how it grows for me? Thank you all and will be trying others if this does good for me! Remember keep your hands dirty!! Rita |
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Posted: Aug/09/2006 2:25 PM PST
Speaking of ornamental grasses, does anyone know of any that might do well in zone 3 or cooler? Does such a plant exist? |
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