Clematis: zone 5 evergreen vines?, 0 by deann

deann wrote:
Kelly.......what ever you plant in terms of perennial or grasses is going to take a few years to mature....If your looking for a quick fix while the grasses are growing....you can always plant Morning Glory....

You have to be careful with grasses as there are not too many choices out there for the zone in which you live. Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis acutiflora stricta grows in your area....It will grow up to 5 feet . In late spring flower stalks rise 2 to 3 feet above the foliage. It needs full sun.....

Zebra Grass or (miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' is another tall grass that is clump forming. This grass will grow 6 to 8 feet high. The flower stalks have these pinkish flowers that turn beige or orange brown in the fall....as as Ohio Breezy said...makes for some interesting winter interest.
It requires full sun...or light shade.....

There is also Maiden Grass, M.sinensis 'Gracillimus' that will reach 5 feet in height. You may have to bite the bullet and pay the bucks to get something that is gonna cover that area in a hurry.....

If your wanting some Morning Glory seed, I have some Grandpa Otis to share...Just let me know....have enclosed a picture of it....Makes beautiful blue flowers...

Deann