Zebra grass is known as miscanthus sinensis zebrinus botanically it is also sometimes called porcupine grass miscanthis sinensis strictus.
Decorative grass zone 8. Mondo grass ophiopogon japonicus this is another lily turf species that has made its name as an ornamental grass despite not actually belonging in the grass family. Moreover ornamental grasses are an economical way to achieve privacy on your property. Ornamental grasses for zone 8 select a variety below to get all the details prices and to see more photos below is a listing of all the ornamental grass varieties we carry that are cold hardy and will grow in usda plant hardiness zones 8a and or 8b where temperatures can go down to as low as 10 degrees fahrenheit in winter. It is a large plant growing 6 to 8 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide.
Festuca glauca elijah blue 3. It is aptly named for the blueish tint to its spiky foliage. Miscanthus sinensis or maiden grass is a stunningly graceful ornamental grass with long fine blades that are silver green in the spring and summer and change to a bronze like color in the fall. Zone 8 ornamental grasses for shade after hardiness the exposure a plant needs is probably the biggest consideration and shady areas are the toughest to find.
Here are eight ornamental grasses that will add privacy and beauty to your landscape. You ll find types of zone 7 grass in all sizes from dwarf plants to those 15 feet high 4 5 m. The foliage grows about 3 feet tall so if you do want a taller grass for a large container blue lyme is a good. Another plus is that these zone 7 grasses hardly ever need pruning.
This grass thrives in a wide variety of zones from 4 to 10. A 2 quart pot of a common ornamental grass variety typically costs less than 10. Ornamental grasses for zone 9 select a variety below to get all the details prices and to see more photos below is a listing of all the ornamental grass varieties we carry that are heat hardy and will grow in usda plant hardiness zones 9a and or 9b where winter temperatures can go down to as low as 20 degrees fahrenheit in winter. It grows best in zones 6 9.
Ornamental grass plants for zone 7 need direct sun and excellent drainage. This green and pale yellow upright beauty dies back in winter then comes back strong in the spring whether or not it has been trimmed it can grow 5 feet tall or taller and about 5 feet wide even if you prune it during its growing season which is. Ornamental grasses require little care and maintenance and yet they offer great reward to your landscape or garden. One of the taller and spikier dwarf ornamental grasses is blue lyme.
Most types of zone 7 grass plants tolerate heat as well as drought. It does well in zones 4 9.