Planting Zone

Question

I am planting in a Zone 5a and the plant Feathered Reed Grass is zoned for a 4. I would think I’m more than safe in planting this variety up north at my cottage, am I correct? It will be under an evergreen that has lost it’s branches to about 6ft. I thought these would make a nice filler. Any other suggestions? Thanks so much for your expert help!

Answer 1

Is your evergreen alive and well? If so, I wouldn't put the grasses right under it. Trees have roots within the top 6 inches of soil that you don't want to disturb with digging. I always recommend adding mulch under a tree rather than plants that also compete for nutrients and moisture.

However, a curved row of grasses not too close to the tree would look nice, and hide some of the barren ground.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/feather-reed-grass/growing-feather-reed-grass.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/feather-reed-grass/growing-feather-reed-grass.htm