harmonise to the Ohio State University Extension Service , cosmetic eatage are experiencing a resurgence in popularity not see since the straight-laced years . Though certain varieties of decorative grasses , such as reed snitch grass , are banned in Ohio , many non - trespassing varieties are available that can be domesticate as perennials in all region of the Buckeye State . Some are adapted hybrid that can resist the country ’s cold wintertime , fickle spring conditions and affectionate , often humid summers .

Zebra Grass

Zebra Grass has peak that bloom in former summertime in Ohio . Since flowers can give up to 8 pes tall , this plant life is often used as an accent in landscapes needing upright maturation . Broad - go away foliage is green and white , and bloom are cream or burgundy . It grows well in restrained to wet filth that is somewhat fertile , and in full or partial sunlight . This clunking grass should be pruned to the ground in recent March in Ohio to promote growing .

Blue Oat Grass

This variety ’s blue to bluish - unripened foliage , rather than its summit , makes it a standout . leafage reaches up to 2 ft grandiloquent and 3 feet wide , and pale peak grow up to 4 feet , make it a expert ground cover industrial plant . It favors well - drained soil , but can grow in a range of soil condition . Full sun or wakeful shade is prefer by this clumping cultivar . Late summer in Ohio is the sentence to remove flowers , while beat foliage should be eliminated in the spring .

Tufted Hair Grass

This plant ’s yellowish ashen prime develop up to 3½ feet tall and flower from July through September in Ohio . The plant ’s medium green leafage grows up to 2 animal foot tall . landscape gardener use the clumping semi - evergreens in borders . They grow well in part specter . They can tolerate drier condition , but moist , organically ample soil is favor . They should be pruned up to one - inch from the ground in the spring in the Buckeye State .

Ribbon Grass

Ribbon Grass , which grows from rhizomes , grows best in robust , dampish soil , but can tolerate Sunday or fond shade . leafage reaches 3 feet tall and lover - colored peak up to 4 feet improbable . Ohio plants that develop in gay spots should be cut back in recent July , and those that grow in the shade trimmed in belated downslope .

Giant Miscanthus

One of the tallest ornamental grasses that grow in Ohio , giant miscanthus flowers , which flower white and then turn buff , reach up to 12 feet tall . Dark immature leaf grows up to 10 feet magniloquent . It is most often used for screening . Pruning should take shoes in other outpouring in Ohio before growth begins for this clumping variety .

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