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Leymus arenarius - Blue Grass
(Seeds) |
| A
gorgeous perennial grass with attractive, dense clump forming,
glaucus blue, broad, spiky foliage. Looks stunning in borders,
as well as making a spectacular container plant for a sunny
patio. In the second year tall, blue changing to buff, flower
spikes appear. |
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Luzula sylvatica
- Woodrush |
| “Wood
Rush” Bright green narrow tapering leaves. Forms dense
clumps of tall spikes with warm golden-brown flowers. Good
ground cover in dry shade. |
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Luzula nivea - Snowy woodrush |
| A
slow-spreading, evergreen perennial that forms loose clumps of
rough, deep green leaves. In early and midsummer sprays of
pure white, tuft-like flowers appear that last for several
weeks and these can be dried for flower arrangements. This is
a pretty and useful ornamental grass that eventually makes a
good groundcover in shadier areas of the garden. It will also
thrive in a sunny spot if the soil is reliably moist. |
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Milium effusum 'Aureum' - Bowles' golden grass
(Plant) |
| A
brilliant plant for a shady spot, this semi-evergreen grass
gets going in early spring, and forms a rich, yellow mound
which matures to a bright green. Delicate golden flowers form
a haze in summer. Plant at the edge of a shady border, or in
groups as part of a woodland planting scheme. |
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Milium effusum 'Aureum' - Bowles' golden grass
(Seeds) |
| Millium
effusum ‘Aureum’ is an attractive form of millet grass
with amazing golden yellow foliage that matures to a vibrant
shade of green. This delightful, spreading, semi evergreen
grass looks spectacular planted in groups in lightly shaded
borders or containers. |
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Miscanthus x giganteus floridulus
- Chinese silver grass |
| "Giant
Chinese Silver Grass" Broad arching foliage hanging from
upright stems. Forms large clumps with silver white plumes of
flowers from July. The only Miscanthus to tolerate some shade.
Good screening grass, leaves fall in winter leaving vertical
standing stems. |
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Miscanthus sinesis 'Gold Bar' - Maiden Grass |
| A
wonderful architectural grass that is a true show stopper. The
gold stripes give this slow growing, clump forming miscanthus
its name. Burgundy plumes appear in the Autumn. |
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' - Chinese silver grass |
| A
statuesque grass that will extend the season of interest in a
mixed border, this has fine, arching leaves with a distinctive
white stripe down the centre. It does not flower as reliably
as other Miscanthus sinensis cultivars, but when it does, it
produces striking, silky brown flowers that hang like tassels
in late summer and last well into autumn. |
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Fontäne' - Silver grass |
| A
stunning, fountainous grass for a mixed or herbaceous border,
this has narrow, silvery leaves with a white stripe down the
centre. It flowers profusely and keeps on flowering right into
autumn, when its new, reddish-brown, tassel-like flowers are a
pretty foil for the faded, silvery older ones. Use it to add
height to a perennial border, and to give winter presence. |
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne' - Chinese silver grass |
| This is a
star plant for any garden. It’s compact, and doesn’t take
up too much space, but it’s also dramatic. Narrow, silvery
leaves have a white stripe down the centre, and masses of
upright, feathery, reddish-brown plumes fade to silver in the
autumn. When the flowers catch the evening sun, the plant
appears to be sitting under a silvery halo. |
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus' - Chinese silver grass |
| A
statuesque grass that will extend the season of interest in a
mixed border, this has fine, arching leaves with a distinctive
white stripe down the centre. Its flowers are spectacular;
reddish brown, silky feathers that rise upwards from their
stems and glow in the evening light. This grass is quick to
establish and turns a beautiful reddish-brown in autumn. Use
it as a feature plant in a mixed or perennial border. |
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' - Silver grass |
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A species of hardy, perennial
grasses originating in China. Their clump-forming habit, with
no invasive spreading rhizomes, is easily contained within
gardens of all sizes. A number of excellent breeding
programmes in Europe and the USA over the past 25 years have
developed varieties better-able to offer reliable flowering
displays in cooler, European summers. Miscanthus 'Morning
Light' is a selected sport from Miscanthus sinensis
Gracillimus, and is a particularly elegant and versatile form.
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Miscanthus sinensis
'Variegatus' - Japanese Silver Grass |
| Striking
cream striped leaves. Silvery plumes September - November
lasting into Winter. |
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' - Zebra grass |
| A
graceful, fountainous grass that takes its name from the,
horizontal cream bands on the leaves. Striking, silky,
finger-like flowers bloom in late summer, and stay for months,
giving this plant dramatic winter presence. Use as a specimen,
or in small groups at the back of a perennial border. |
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Molinia caerulea - Purple moor grass |
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An attractive, tuft-forming
moor grass that has mid-green leaves with purple bases above
which upright, feathery flower spikelets rise from spring to
autumn. With its compact habit and delicate flowerheads, this
is an ideal ornamental grass for the middle of a perennial
border, where the the spikelets catch the breeze and provide a
lacy veil for other plants. A native of acid bogs, this
deciduous grass will flourish on most soils as long as they
are not too dry.
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Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Poul Petersen'- Purple moor grass |
| Named
after the well known grass expert Poul Petersen of Overdam
nursery in Denmark, this relatively new variety forms good
sized clumps of quite upright stems. It looks superb in
prairie style planting mixed with summer flowering perennials
such as Echinaceas or Achilleas, but it also has a strong
enough presence to be used in gravel gardens. They are perfect
for adding movement too as their delicate flower spikelets
will waft happily in the lightest breeze. |
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Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Fontane' - Purple moor-grass |
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As the name suggests, this
grass resembles a living fountain. The arching leaves for a
strong clump of foliage from which airy, see-through flowers
rise in summer. These flowers emerge green and fade to shades
of purple-brown then yellow, and last well into the autumn.
This is a great plant for adding texture and movement into the
border in summer - and the seedheads provide interest late
into the year. This variety has been bred in Germany, but it
has British parents, so is very happy in our climate, as long
as the soil is not too dry.
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Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent' - Purple moor grass |
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flowers of this deciduous grass have an open habit, so stand,
airy and almost transparent, high above the foliage. It’s
therefore ideal for the middle of a border planted among
large-flowered perennials, where the purple, feathery
spikelets will catch every breeze. A native of moorland, it
will flourish on most soils as long as they are not too dry.
It will tolerate sun or light shade, and lasts well into
winter. |
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Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Strahlenquelle' - Purple moor-grass |
| A
graceful grass with widely arching green blades. In late
summer, flowers spikes rise above the fountain-like mounds and
create a lovely, airy effect - it is perfect for adding
movement to the border. This is an incredibly versatile plant
as it works well in mass plantings, provides a great partner
to herbaceous perennials where it adds textural contrast, or
it can be potted up into containers and placed on a patio. |
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Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Variegata' - Variegated purple moor-grass |
| Molinias
are grown for their upright, delicate flowers that form a lacy
veil in the border. They also thrive in sun and shade, which
makes them particularly versatile. 'Variegata' has cream and
pale green variegated leaves from which rise yellow flower
stems with purple flower spikelets. In autumn the plant fades
to a soft buff colour. With its compact habit and delicate
flowerheads, this is an ideal ornamental grass for the middle
of a perennial border, where the spikelets catch the breeze
and act like a shimmering veil for other plants. |
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Molinia caerulea subsp. 'Heidebraut' - Moor grass |
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amongst the compact tussocks of foliage, upright, willowy
stems emerge in late summer and autumn carrying violet
flowerspikes that sway gently in the breeze. This deciduous
grass also has good autumn colour. |
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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - Black lilyturf |
| This
hardy, clump forming, herbaceous perennial associates
beautifully with grasses. Its dainty bell shaped blooms in
summer are followed by dark inky-blue berries. Evergreen
Lilyturf creates a spectacular feature plant in borders or
containers, producing 60% truly black grass-like foliage with
the remaining leaves an attractive, darker green shade. |
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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - Black lilyturf |
| This
small, easy to grow, clump-forming evergreen perennial has
strappy, inky purple, grass-like leaves. In summer, small
spikes of bell-shaped, pale mauve flowers appear, followed by
spherical, dark blue fruit. This unusual plant looks fantastic
with other grasses, especially if grouped in tubs or planted
into gravel, and it provides a brilliant contrast with silvery
plants in sun, or bright green ferns in shade. |
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Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' - Giant switch grass |
| Huge and
stately, this fountainous grass is a magnificent sight in
summer, when masses of tiny, golden spikelets form an airy
cloud above arching, metallic-blue foliage. The flower spikes
gradually turn to buff as they mature and can last well into
winter, prolonging the season of interest in the garden.
Definitely a statement plant, this grass needs room to express
itself , and is best planted at the back of a perennial
border, or in a large garden, en masse along a path. |
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Panicum virgatum
'Dallas Blues' - Blue Switch Grass |
| Blue
green foliage with purple tinged flower panicles. |
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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' - Switch grass |
| This
deciduous ornamental fountain-like grass is renowned for its
steely coloured blue-grey to blue-purple leaves, which form
stiff, upright clumps that turn yellow in autumn. The late
summer and early autumn, pink flowers add an airy elegance.
One of our recommended plants, it's perfect for providing
vertical interest in a sunny, well-drained new perennial
border. |
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Panicum virgatum 'Rehbraun' - Switch grass |
| Pendent
clusters of tiny, purple-green spikelets and upright mid-green
leaves turning rich reddish-purple in autumn. This deciduous
ornamental grass is renowned for its striking autumn colour.
One of our recommended plants, it's perfect for providing
vertical interest in a sunny, well-drained new perennial
border. |
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Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' - Switch grass |
| Easily
mistaken for Japanese Blood grass (Imperata cylindrica Rubra),
this grass starts off with green, strap-like leaves that turn
red at the tips in June, and produces light, airy flower
panicles in summer. In autumn, the foliage turns a spectacular
deep burgundy. It likes full sun, and unlike Imperata, can
cope with dry summers. Try it in small groups among taller
grasses, or against tall perennials. |
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Panicum virgatum
'Warrior' - Switch grass |
| A strong
growing upright grass taller than heavy metal. The foliage
goes reddish-brown in autumn and has red tints in summer.
Flowers produced in profusion have a rich reddish tint in late
summer. |
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' - Fountain grass |
| A
charming, deciduous grass that forms a compact, low mound and
produces long-lasting, soft, pinkish, brush-like flowers in
late summer that resemble squirrel tails. The bright green
leaves turn yellow in autumn. It’s a fairly undistinguished
plant until the flowers appear, so use it alongside spring
bulbs or early-flowering perennials. |
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Woodside' - Fountain grass |
| Vibrant
green foliage with purplish black bottle brush floral spikes.
Flowering in the late summer. Cut back at the end of February
before new growth begins to show. |
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Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' - Fountain grass |
| The
colourful foliage of this half hardy fountain grass emerges
with bold stripes of red, pink and green, before maturing to a
rich shade of burgundy. From mid-summer to autumn, the showy
purple flower spikes rise above the arching foliage in a
spectacular architectural display. Pennisetum ‘Fireworks’
makes a lively addition to bedding displays and patio
containers. The fluffy seedheads can be also cut to make
elegant dried flowers. |
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Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' - Fountain grass |
| Deep red
to burgundy foliage with small, bristly red-purple flower
spikes from July to September. This gorgeous ornamental grass
looks great planted in a large clump where the flower spikes
swaying in the breeze are a real eye catcher. For best results
plant in a sunny spot in light moderately fertile,
well-drained soil and shelter from extreme winter cold. Its
highly recommended that this plant is bought in to a frost
free place in winter. |
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Pennisetum setaceum
'Skyrocket' - Fountain grass |
| The
colourful foliage of this half hardy fountain grass emerges
with bold green stripes that contrast with the creamy white
margins. From mid-summer to autumn, the showy pink flower
spikes rise above the arching foliage in a spectacular
architectural display. Pennisetum ‘Skyrocket’ makes a
lively addition to bedding displays and patio containers. The
fluffy seedheads can be also cut to make elegant dried
flowers. |
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Pennisetum setaceum
'Summer Samba' - Fountain grass |
| The
colourful foliage of this half hardy fountain grass emerges
lime green at the base of the stems, turning deep bronze at
the leaf tips. From mid-summer to autumn, the showy
silver-pink flower spikes rise above the arching foliage in a
spectacular architectural display. Pennisetum ‘Summer
Samba’ makes a lively addition to bedding displays and patio
containers. The fluffy seedheads can be also cut to make
elegant dried flowers. |
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Sesleria autumnalis - Moor grass |
| Both easy
to grow, and tolerant of a wide range of soil types and
aspects, this evergreen grass is a valuable foil for large and
small gardens alike. Unlike many other ornamental grasses, it
is a cool-season grass that tends to put on new growth in
autumn and spring, and dies back a little in the summer. It is
during the summer period that the plant also sends up wiry,
upright stems, from amongst the hummocks of grey-green
foliage, which support the elongated flower spikes. |
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Sesleria nitida - Nest moor grass |
| A native
of central and southern Italy, this gorgeous little grass is
grown mainly for its colourful foliage. It forms dense mounds
of pale grey-green to grey-blue leaves, which stay on the
plant throughout the year. In spring it throws up whitish
green cone-shaped flower spikes, that bobble about in the
breeze. Once established it can be very drought tolerant, and
it looks great in a herbaceous or mixed border or wildflower
meadow. |
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Sporobolus heterolepis - Prairie dropseed |
| An
elegant clump-forming perennial grass with arching, hair-like
leaves up to 50cm long. Normally a glossy green, the foliage
turns a striking orange shade in the autumn before dying back
over the winter months. From late summer to early autumn, the
flowers appear in open clusters on top of the slender, upright
stems and have a distinctive coriander scent when crushed. |
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Stipa calamagrostis - Pheasant grass |
| A
dramatic addition to the garden, this deciduous grass has
tall, glaucous, arching leaves and produces masses of long,
fluffy, silvery-white flowers in late summer. In autumn, the
leaves and flowers mature to a beautiful buff colour. Use as a
focal point in a mixed border or gravel garden, or to soften
the lines of a building. |
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Stipa gigantea - Golden oats
/ Giant Feather Grass |
| Arching
stems of glistening, golden, oat-like flowerheads above clumps
of slender, grey-green leaves. This majestic evergreen grass
is an excellent specimen plant for a sunny, mixed or new
perennial border. Perfect for introducing movement, it looks
stunning under-planted with the rich purple flowerheads of Allium
hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'. |
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Stipa gigantea - Golden oats
/ Giant Feather Grass |
| “Giant
Feather Grass” or “Golden Oats”. Tall stems rising from
stout green leaves. Clump forming with a huge oat like
flowers. Flower heads are first purple, maturing to yellow.
Drought resistant. |
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Stipa tenuissima
- Pony Tails |
| A very
attractive Mexican grass for the border producing soft, wispy
pony-tails. Quick to produce dense clumped plants. Sow
February to July in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a
propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of
15-18C (60-65F). Sow in well drained compost, just covering
the seed with compost. Germination can be slow. |
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Stipa tenuissima - Stipa (syn. Stipa
tenuifolia) Pony Tails |
| Wonderful,
wispy, pale yellow-green leaves topped with fluffy plumes of
silver-green flowers, maturing to blonde-buff. This versatile
deciduous grass is ideal for a sunny gravel garden, large
container or new perennial border. It's perfect for
introducing movement into a planting scheme since the fluffy
flower heads and foliage billow in the slightest breeze. |
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Uncinia rubra - Red hook sedge |
| Dwarf,
evergreen grass with wonderful deep bronzy-red-orange foliage,
depending on the light. This beautiful sedge is an excellent
accent plant for use at the front of the border or in a large
container. Best planted in a sunny, sheltered spot that does
not dry out, the foliage contrasts well with variegated, black
or golden-brown ornamental grasses. |
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Uncinia rubra - Red hook sedge |
| "Tina
Turner Grass" This sedge from New Zealand has narrow
shiny burgundy red evergreen leaves with excellent winter
colour. Forms tight clumps. |
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