Grasses good for shade ?

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tcs1366 Leesburg, FL(Zone 9b) Jun 11, 2011

I live in a very shaded area in zone4 [Wisconsin]

I have a lady friend who i was in search of grasses for... and i'm striking out.

she was looking for something taller, 3' ish, to hide some lattice under her deck.

we found some that we thought would fit the bill [oh, geeze, i forgot what they were... i'll have to look that up]
but they like it wet, and her area is drier.

Are there any taller, drought tolerate, shade tolerate grasses out there?

thanks in advance...

terese

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tcs1366 Leesburg, FL(Zone 9b) Jun 11, 2011

the grass was Palm Leaf Sage. needs standing water....

Does anyone know what the center image is - on this web site
http://www.theflowerfactorynursery.com/ornamental-grass.aspx

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DonnaMack Elgin, IL(Zone 5a) Jun 27, 2011

How about chasmanthium latifolium.

In early summer.

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DonnaMack Elgin, IL(Zone 5a) Jun 27, 2011

In fall. This is in October.

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DonnaMack Elgin, IL(Zone 5a) Jun 27, 2011

And if you like, it's a beautiful mixer. I've had it since 1998. Wonderful grass for either sun or shade, but it's one of the few that does VERY well in shade.

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tcs1366 Leesburg, FL(Zone 9b) Jun 27, 2011

thanks Donna -- those are great pics.

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DonnaMack Elgin, IL(Zone 5a) Jun 27, 2011

By the way, I got them at Milaegers, in Racine. THE BEST PLACE in the midwest to but wonderful grasses without the horrible Illinois prices, taxes and low quality.

I have this plant in both sun and shade on my property and it really thrives with no care. It does tend to seed a bit, but then she can buy one and spread it around.

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