Q.Shrub, Grass Or?
I’m in 89301 zip. I believe zone 5. I want a high desert plant I don’t have to worry about which will get about 7 or 8 ft that I can plant as privacy screen. A grass or Shrub of sorts maybe?

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You have quite the list of plants available to your for this purpose! Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-xeriscape-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5
If you choose to do anything in container, I would recommend choosing a plant for zone 4. This is due to the container's lack of protection from the elements.
Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-4/zone-4-xeriscape-plants.htm