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Which ornamental grass?

madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,543
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Looking for an upright grass (not fountain like) that grows no more than a metre,hardy,non-invasive,drought resistant.
Like a Miscanthus zebrinus in growth.
Any recommendations?
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  • rachelQrtJHBjbrachelQrtJHBjb Posts: 819
    What about panicums? Can't think of anything stripey like Miscanthus 'Zebrinus' as (I think I'm right in saying) a virus causes those markings. Take a look at Knoll Gardens online. I would have suggested Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' but that's too tall for you. 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I was also thinking Calamagrostis × acutiflora Karl Foerster may suit. Mine get to no more than 1.5 metres
    I bought 4 and divided into 8 the following year.
    They stand bolt upright even in strong winds and keep to their own space. They sound lovely too rustling in the breeze

    Billericay - Essex

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  • februarysgirlfebruarysgirl Posts: 835
    Knoll Gardens specialise in grasses. I'd recommend having a browse through there https://www.knollgardens.co.uk/product-category/grasses/
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Calamagrostis-x-acutiflora-Overdam
    Devon.
  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,543
    Hostafan1 said:
    Calamagrostis-x-acutiflora-Overdam
    That looks like a contender!!
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • MarlorenaMarlorena Posts: 8,705
    ...this is Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails'... as you can see a long season well into autumn..
    ...no need to worry about hardiness where you are..


    East Anglia, England
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    Another vote for Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

    You see it quite a lot in public plantings - it is tough and trouble free.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,543
    Karl Foerster looks good.
    I think the spot I have for a grass can take the height and think it could be a 'bold' planting.I have lots of small plants but sometimes having one large plant looks better.
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Worth mentioning that Karl Foerster continues to stand upright throughout the winter too and still looks good

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,543
    Pete.8 said:
    Worth mentioning that Karl Foerster continues to stand upright throughout the winter too and still looks good
    That would definitely be a plus!
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
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