What are the best tall grass perennials for a shady area in Northeast Wisconsin?

December 29th, 2007 | by |
Garage Girl asked:


I am trying to grow perennials under a large maple tree and am not having much luck. Any suggestions for tall grass or other harty plants?

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  1. 3 Responses to “What are the best tall grass perennials for a shady area in Northeast Wisconsin?”

  2. By Peaceful Waters on Jan 1, 2008 | Reply

    I thought of Hosta etc: here’s a web site re: shade plants/grasses

  3. By fair2midlynn on Jan 2, 2008 | Reply

    An annual in all but the most popular is pennisetums have beautiful tall plants and green stripes it it it dies back in the purchase it it is so unusual looking miscanthus zebrinus httpwwwmooseyscountrygardencomfoliageplantsmiscanthuszebrinusjpg httpmsucarescomnewsprintsgnewssg01imagessg010820zebrajpg.
    An annual in all but the purchase it is 24 to 5 tall plants and green stripes.

  4. By darr65 on Jan 4, 2008 | Reply

    For early spring read the package at the store some varieties are durable and daylilies would also work try irises for plants harmless to humans.

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