Name: Michele Roth N.E. Indiana - Zone 5b, and F (Zone 9b) I'm always on my way out the door..
Millet would likely be a good choice, too. It gets taller, but it's as easy to grow as yard grass. I grew just a little bit last year, but I intend to sow all of my seed this year. I think it's neat, and the yard birds loved the seeds this winter.