Tall grasses

Hi everyone.
I am new to the site although not to gardening which is becoming more complusive the older I get! I am looking for a tall grass/non evasive bamboo to site on its own in a sunny but fairly exposed site in neutral soil. I would like it to be approx 5/6 foot. Has anyone any ideas?

 

Hi Pammie and welcome. Fargesia are amongst the smaller more compact bamboos. See here

http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/refinesearch2/?ParentCategoryId=301

There are probably more types that I'm sure other members will come up with. Good luck!

 

Addendum - I love the grass Stipa Gigantea, makes a lovely clump with golden feathery fronds about 6 - 7 ft high.
See here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/889.shtml

 

Hi Pammie and a warm welcome to GC.

 

Hello and welcome to GC Pammy

 

Hi, Pammie, and welcome to our gardening family.

I can't help you with the grasses because I am too dry here and my bamboo is rather sad compared to our friends in England, but there are those out there who can advise you.

Hope you enjoy your stay with us!

 

Hi Pammie welcome to G C

 

No such thing as a non invasive bamboo. Eventually they SPREAD. Miscanthus varieties are far better behaved and come in all sizes from 2 foot to 12 foot.

 

Thanks from you all. Its nice to feel so welcomed. I will try the Miscanthus rather than the bamboo I think.

 

Hi, Arundo donax is very nice and not invasive

 

I just took delivery of my long awaited new bamboo - too late at night to remember name, but phylo - whatsit aureo - thingmy with verticle green stripes and I really hope it is invasive cos its fantastic!

Oh and welcome to plantaholics anonymouse!