In contrast to the sunny south side, the north side of the house facade, the front garden or the garden wall is rarely spoiled by the warm sun rays. Nevertheless, there are numerous species that are well suited for the shadow place in the garden. In today's post we present you several grasses for the sun -low area.
High shadow grasses for the north side: hardy species
The north side of a house poses a certain challenge in planting. Basically the following applies: hardy and robust grasses are suitable for this areaTolerated partially shadow. Most perennials can cope with between 4 and 6 hours of direct light daily, as long as the soil is permeable and no waterlogging is created. High grasses with dense growth offer privacy screen in summer and can be staged both as solitaire plants and in groups.
Cut-suitable domestic beauty: mountain riding grass (Calamagrostis Varia)
Calamagrostis Varia is a nesting grass with a wild perennial character for the winter hardness zone Z4. It prefers fresh to dry soil. Very adaptable, snail -resistant and cutting it. Reaches a growth of 100 cm. Suitable planting partners in the bed are the Balkan Bears and Bergenia.
For the shady front yard: High pipe grass (Molinia Arundinacea)
As the name suggests, the high pipe grass is one of the higher shadow grass. It reaches a maximum growth height of 180 cm and is ideal as a privacy screen in the shady front yard. Sneck-resistant, cut-safe and winter-proof to 34 ° Celsius. Suitable planting partners: wild-astern and candlesticks.
Winter -hard privacy screen: the flatbread grass (Chasmanthium Latifolium)
Fast-growing, high grass for the shadow garden with a maximum growth height of 120 cm. Preferred fresh to moderately damp soil and a sunny to partially shaded location. If a fruit jewelry is in autumn, is compatible with the cut and is used in floristry. Suitable planting partners: knight's spur, phlox, wax bells and autumn emotions.
High shadow grass: lawn flatter (Deschampsia cespitosa)
The lawn flatter is one of the hardy, high shadow grass with a wildlife character. It has a densely crazy, hemispherical growth. Drives out early in the year and reaches its maximum height of 150 cm before the beginning of summer. Winter green, tolerates minus degrees. Suitable planting partners: hosta, astilben, Caucasus-GiSchissmeinnicht.
Winter green grasses for the shadow bed
The next species are also a real eye -catcher in the bed in the cold season and celebrate their peak in autumn and winter. The winter green grasses are low to medium high and therefore good gap fillers in the shadow bed. But they can also be grouped and frame the flower bed or decorate the grass edge in the front garden.
Japanese mountain grass (Hakonechloa Macra)
The Japanese mountain grass shines in light green in summer. In late autumn it shows its attractive bronze color. In this case, it is also not suitable for keeping the bucket, but is not hardy and cannot defy frost. The maximum growth amount is 60 cm. The grass needs a fresh to damp soil (the sunny the location, the higher the water requirement). Matching planters are the red candles and the autumn anemones.
Grasses for shadow place: Japan Segge (Carex Morrowii)
A popular ground cover, the beauty of which only unfolds in winter.
- Sorte Everglow:A maximum height is 40 cm, frost hardy (Z5), winter green with attractive yellow edge. Suitable planting partners are elven flower and spotted causchy.
- Delicate Japan-Segge:Forms density horst, becomes around 30 cm high. Winter green ornamental grass for a shady location.
- Black Kyoto:Perfect for under plantation of trees. Very easy to care for, does not require a pruning in winter. Frosthart and compact (will be around 60 cm high). Suitable planting partners: radioia, Japan band grass
Snow carbel, white grove (Luzula Nivea)
Low, winter green, shadow -loving perennial. Needs fresh to dry soil. The domestic forest grass fascinates with its white flowers, which you can dry. Matching planters are Christian roses and ferns.
Ornamental grass that grows in the shade: Lilient grape (Liriope Muscari)
Their long flowers and winter green stalks make the lily grape an eye -catcher all year round. It is used as a bedding and under plantation for trees. The decorative grass is low, becomes around 30 cm high. Caution should be exercised when planting, because the plant is very toxic and therefore unsuitable for families with small children and pets. Perfect planting partners: elf flower and ferns.
Autumn head grass (Sesleria Autumnalis) for the north side
The autumn head grass is a robust perennial for partially shaded locations that gets up to 50 cm high. Its green grain is a real eye -catcher all year round. TheGras finds as a beddingAnd use as a wooden edge. It easily tolerates root printing of small trees and shrubs. Suitable planting partners are the smooth dost and the dyeic family.
Planting the north side of houses and walls is not an easy task. Fortunately, there are many grasses that thrive in the partial shadow and can assert themselves in the shadow bed. Choose a hardy and winter green way to admire it all year round. Many decorative grasses in our list turn into bronze / gold in autumn and are still true eyecatchers in winter.
