By Amsterdam
Shropshire,
United Kingdom 
Zebra grass.
I have just dug up loads of zebra grass (it's very invasive ) but have allowed it to stay as it acts like a screen after cutting down my conifer at the end of my drive. To stop it from growing from my border into the lawn I have created a barrier underground. Question is what (perennial) plant could I plant, low growing that will stay in place and at the front of my border between zebra grass and my lawn? Area is 1 metre long and 30 cm deep, mostly in shade and quite windy. Blue/purple flowers preferred. Thought of violas, primroses or geraniums but have got a lot of those dotted around the garden already so would like to try something else. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Thanks. :)
4 Mar, 2017
Answers
Hank-I must admit I am not entirely sure it is zebra grass but I will post a photo of it later in the year when it reaches full height.
4 Mar, 2017
Pulmonaria
5 Mar, 2017
Lithodora?
5 Mar, 2017
Scots gran - have got a lot of pulmonariabut only the blue variety. Might get the white or pinkish one.
Tugbrethil - I do like the look of Lithodora, very pretty.
Thank you fot your suggestions.
5 Mar, 2017
When I see yours Amster, I'll show you mine.
5 Mar, 2017
Hank - well we'll see about that.... lol. Is this supposed to be an offer I can't refuse? Ha, ha!
5 Mar, 2017
The zebra grass will most likely overwhelmed anything you plant there if it's anything like you say. If you put your plant into a pot, then sink the pot into the ground so it has it's own private growing area, now your talkin'.
6 Mar, 2017
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