The 2 Best Tall Ornamental Grasses for Creating a Privacy Screen

Check out these 2 of our favorite tall ornamental grass choices to add privacy to a deck or patio without a fence.

1. Fountain Grass

Fountain grass is a non-invasive tall perennial grass that grows in clumps.

The ornamental grass bears leaves that seem like a fountain, and the foxtail-looking flowers are of tan, pink, or purple makes an elegant statement.

More pragmatically, ornamental grass can create privacy and a sense of enclosure in a larger space.

The grass enjoys warm climates under the full sun but can still grow on slightly shaded areas.

The soil has to be well-draining because it doesn’t like moist soil.

Fertilized soil is not a requirement but a good start if you grow this.

Fountain grass is a popular choice since it is known to be an easy-to-grow plant in the garden.

Quick Plant Info

• Botanical Name: Pennisetum Alopecuroides
• Water Need: Regular
• Sun Need: Full Sun
• Maximum Height: 3-4 Feet
• Pruning: Yes, Cut Off Old And Dead Foliage Before New Leaves Come
• Care: Divide The Established Plant During Spring Every 2 To 3 Years In Early Spring.
• Agricultural Zone: 4-9

2. Chinese Silver Grass

A tall ornamental grass that changes color from season to season.

Also known as maiden grass, it is normally green grass with brown and white flowers. The stem reddens in fall, and the green leaves change from yellow to beige. All seasons, the grass is a beautiful addition to the garden.

M. sinensis prefers soil with good drainage but keeping it relatively moist. When the plant matures, it will become a drought-tolerant grass needing less water.

The plant grows in a cluster but is considered invasive in some parts of the U.S.

Quick Plant Info

• Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis
• Water need: Occasionally
• Sun need: Full sun
• Maximum height: 6-10 feet
• Pruning: Yes, during spring. Cut off foliage where new buds pop.
• Care: Divide the established plant into four parts to avoid overcrowding.
• Agricultural zone: 5-9

Source: urbanorganicyield.com