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Westcountry Grasses
| Grasses continue to be hugely fashionable and popular with almost all the gardeners we meet at the shows, probably due to the ease of cultivation and the instant impact provided. Most grasses need no special treatment and will be happy on the majority of soils, acid or alkaline with a sunny open position. Some will grow in the shade; others in wet conditions and even dry shade, so there must be a grass for you! Divisions and cutting back is best done in the Spring for deciduous varieties, whilst the evergreens may need some thinning at this time. A peat or soil based compost with added fertiliser will keep grasses grown in pots healthy.There are of course, hundreds to choose from, so we have made a selection of some of the best garden plants for you to try. Taking pictures proved to be very challenging due to their incessant movement at the slightest puff of wind!
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Five grasses of OUR choice for £20
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Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'
| (Araceae) Japanese Rush. Genus of two species of rhizomatous, semi-evergreen perennial marginal or submerged water plant. Aromatic foliage with liquorice smell. Mound forming. Found in shallow water by streams and lakes throughout the northern hemisphere. Sheathed, radical, linear or strap-shaped leaves which die off in autumn. Small insignificant flowers in summer. Excellent foliage plants. Semi-evergreen mould forming pendulous green foliage striped gold. Sweet liquorice smell. Resembles a carpet and showy all year round. Moist conditions, Sun - light shade. Ht 25cm/10". Sold in 9cm pots
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Calamagrostis
| (Gramineae/Poaceae) Reed grass, Smallweed. Genus of about 250 species of sturdy, tufted, rhizomatous, perennial grasses widely distributed in temperate zones of the N. hemisphere, where they occur in marshland and damp woodland. In early spring before new growth, cut down to ground all overwintering stems.
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Calamagrostis brachytricha syn Stipa brachytricha
| Low mounds soft green foliage. Feathery plumes greyish pink flowers late summer. Moist, humus rich soil. Sun or part shade. Ht 120cm/4'. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50
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Calamagrostis emodensis syn Graminea sp Nepal
| Evergreen grass from Nepal. Green clumping foliage, grassy fluffy flowers in summer. Hardy.Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
| Flowers June to July soft panicles of soft mauve puffs. Make fine sculptural feature in winter. Cut down in March. Hardy. Ht 2m/6'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
| Striped feather reed grass. Any site or soil. Deciduous, tall silver variegated leaf, new leaves tinged with pink. Narrow purple-tinged flower plumes. Leafy upright and arching clumps. Ht 80cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex
| (Cyperaceae) Sedge. Vast genus of 1,500 or more species of deciduous, evergreen or herbaceous tuft-forming, perennial sedge. Found in temperate and arctic zones as well as high altitudes in tropical regions. Most species occur in bog, moorland, or damp woodland or by water. Sedges are mainly cultivated for their variegated or colourful foliage. Narrow leaves often colouring in autumn, triangular, solid and without nodes. Cut back dead foliage on herbaceous ones when dormant. Small flowers arranged in panicles, racemes or spikes. Will withstand drought once established. Most originate from New Zealand and tropical areas.
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Carex buchananii
| Leatherleaf sedge. Mounded copper foliage with pig tailed curled leaf tips. Sunny well drained spot, will withstand drought once established. Flowers from late spring, trail at ground level to twice length of leaves. Excellent in paving cracks. Ht 45cm/18". Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50
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Carex comans 'Frosted Curls'
| A compact form of New Zealand sedge with thin curling icy green leaves forming low mounds. Any site/soil. Hardy. Ht 45cm/18". Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex comans Small Red
| New Zealand hair sedge. Forms compact dense tufts of very narrow thread-like reddish-brown leaves,hence the association with hair. Arching upwards and outwards as they mature, trailing curly tips. Flourishes in sun or shade needing good drainage. Dwarf form, Ht 15cm/6". Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex dipsacea
| Rich dark olive green, assuming in winter reddish, yellowish and brownish streaks and patches. Evergreen. Flowers almost black. Sun or shade, best in well drained soil. Ht 45cm/18". Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex elata 'Aurea' AGM syn Carex 'Bowles Golden'
| Yellow strappy leaves, green edge. Particularly vibrant in spring. Sun to part shade. Brown flowers in spring. Hardy. Ht 60cm /2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex 'Evergold'
| Probably the most popular yellow variegated sedge with a yellow band running longitudinally between green margins on the leaves. Good groundcover. Any site/soil. Ht 45cm/18". Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex flagellifera
| An upright brown grass tinged green, leaves arching upwards and outwards before trailng along the ground. Not fussy about soil, growing well in sun and shade. Ideal for pots and tubs or on slopes. Flowering from late spring. Ht 45cm/18". Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex glauca
| Carnation Grass. Evergreen, glaucous blue pleated foliage and blue flowers, drought resistent. Use to carry over blues of fescues etc into the shade. Ht 30cm/1'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex grayii
| Seedheads shaped like spiked balls,appear in May and drying seedheads provide interest throughout the gardening season. Clump-forming Carex with medium-green, grassy leaves that form a soft mound. Plant in a moist location, in shade or part sun. Good for naturalizing in wet areas. Ht 2'/75cm. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50
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Carex morrowii syn hachijoensis
| Morrow's sedge. Tolerant of damp and dry conditions. Hardy. Will take shade or some sun. Long thick straight tapering evergreen leaves forming dense tufts. Flowers are beige and cream quite showy in spring. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex muskingumensis
| Fan shaped golden foliage. Narrow green leaves, pom pom like flowerheads in summer. Sun or part shade. Good groundcover.Hardy. Excellent plant. Ht 60cm/2'.Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme'
| Golden palm leaf sedge. Yellow stripes along the leaf edges. Carries leaves aloft on slender stems, narrow and slightly recurved borne up the stems. Deciduous plant. Any site/mois tsoil. Hardy. Ht 75cm/2.5'. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50
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Carex panicea
| Sun or part shade. Glaucous wide blue leaves forming tussocks. Hardy. Chocolate arching brown flowerheads in spring. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex pendula 'Moonraker'
| (Evergreen golden weeping sedge). Young leaves in spring pale cream when emerging with a few green stripes. Forms rounded mounds of strongly keeled arching foliage. Pendulous catkin-like flowers from which it derives its specific name. Ht 2.5'/75cm. Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex petriei
| Petrie's brown sedge. Bronze leaves rolled and curly. Moist soil. Good for rock gardens. Hardy. Ht 20cm/8". Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex tenuiculmis
| Clump forming. Bronzy foliage. Any site/soil. Hardy. Ht 50cm /2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Carex testacea
| Rounded clump-forming sedge with arching olive-bronze yellow leaves. Very unusual turning almost orange in the sun, green in the shade. Long narrow leaves, pale brown flowers in mid summer to early autumn. Hardy evergreen tolerating sun or shade, growing best in good, slightly moist soil. Ht 45cm/18". Sold in 9cm pots
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Deschampsia
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Hair Grass. Genus of about 50 species of evergreen, tufted or tussock forming, herbaceous perennial grasses. They are widely distributed in arctic and temperate zones found in damp meadows, moorland and woodland clearings and on high mountains in tropical regions. Leaves are thread-like, linear or oblong. Grown for their masses of silvery tubular flowers, ageing bronze yellow lasting well into winter. Graceful and airy and can be useful fresh or in dried flower arrangements. Borders, wildflower, rock garden
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Deschampsia caespitosa 'Bronze Veil' syn 'Bronzeschleier'
| Masses of silvery flowers, ageing bronze yellow. Dry to damp neutral to acid soil. Sun or shade. Hardy. Sold in 9cm pots. Ht 75cm/2.5'. Sold in 9cm pots.
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Deschampsia caespitosa 'Northern Lights'
| Hardy evergreen. Striking plants with green, pink and red foliage. Any soil, in sun or open woodland. Ht 75cm/2.5'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Deschampsia flexuosa 'Tatra Gold'
| Wavy hair grass. Beautiful clump forming luminous acid yellow green foliage which is very fine. Flowers of shimmering reddish-brown. Will grow happily in the shade. Needs well drained peaty or sandy soil. Ht 15cm/6". Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50
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Eragrostis curvula
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Genus of approximately 250 species of clump-forming, perennial grasses widely distributed throughout tropical and temperate regions of the world. They occur on cultivated or disturbed ground, often on sandy soils. The narrowly linear leaves are flat or rolled. Dense or open, sparsely to many branched panicles of small, flattened, closely overlapping spikelets are borne on slender, upright stems from summer to autumn. Flowers are useful for cut flower arrangements. Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Medium to light, moderately fertile soil, in sun best. African Love Grass. Tussocks of narrow light green airy foliage. Curved stem of small flowers. Hardy. Sunny open spot Ht 90cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Festuca
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Blue Fescue, Blue grass. Genus of 300-400 species of deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous, clump and tufted-forming perennial grass. Found widely distributed in grassland, woodland edges and stream margins throughout temperate zones. Grown chiefly for their intense fine blue-green to silvery-white narrow foliage which is flat, folded or rolled. Many are grown as turf or pasture grasses. Panicles of dense or loose branched spikelets borne from spring to summer. Good for border edging as foliage plants. Divide every 2-3 years in spring. Dislike winter sogginess and rich soils preferring a range of light situations. Shear over each spring to rejuvenate growth.
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Festuca amethystina
| Large blue fescue. Clump forming intense fine blue foliage. In June fine amethyst flowers. Any site/soil. Evergreen. Poor to moderately fertile, dry, well-drained soil, in sun. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
| Blue Grass. The most popular of the blue grasses are the little blue fescues. Soft clumps of striking needle-like blue evergreen foliage. Intensly silvery-blue in summer, greener in winter. Sunny open, well-drained spot. Silver flowers in late spring and early summer. Good for edging. Dislike winter sogginess and rich soils. Shear over each spring. Ht 23cm/9". Sold in 9cm pots
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Festuca glauca 'Uchte'
| Evergreen. Compact and very blue form. Sun/part shade. Good for tubs. Hardy. Ht 45cm/18". Sold in 9cm pots
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Festuca novae-zelandiae
| Fine soft grass-like foliage. Cut down foliage in spring for new growth. Good for tubs. Any site/soil. Hardy. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Glyceria maxima var.variegata
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Genus of 16 species of marsh or marginal aquatic herbaceous, perennial grass. Mainly from N. temperate regions but also found in Australia, New Zealand and South America. Occurs naturally in water. Cream striped leaves flushed pink at the base. Open panicles of creamy-greenish spikelets in summer. Ideal at water's edge but also grows in ordinary soils. Sun or part shade. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50
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Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
| (Gramineae/Poaceae) Genus of one species of deciduous, rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial grass occurring in wooded and often mountainous areas of Japan. H. macra has smooth leaves and loose, nodding panicles of 3-5 flowered spikelets. Its variegated cultivars, among the most attractive of ornamental grasses, are useful in a woodland, rock garden, border or containers. Young shoots brilliant yellow in April, continuing to be good colour till autumn when it flowers. Cut back in New Year. Divide in spring or summer. Hardy. Takes a while to settle down afterwards. Ht 30cm/1'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Hakonechloa macra 'Mediovariegata'
| Similar to H. m. 'Aureola' but with a bolder central stripe. Sold in 9cm pots
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Helictotrichon sempervirens syn Avena candida
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Genus of about 50 species of tussock forming, deciduous and evergreen perennial grasses from rocky slopes, wasteland or field margins in temperate Europe, W. Asia and North America. The linear, mid to light green or grey blue leaves are flat, ribbed or folded or have rolled margins. Oblong, flattened glistening spikelets are borne in erect or nodding panicles in summer. Use in a herbaceous or mixed border or for gravel plantings where they associate well with purple or silver leaved plants. Prefer alkaline soil Blue Oat Grass. Well drained, poor to moderately fertile soil, in full sun best. Hardy. Ht 30cm/1'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Holcus mollis 'Albovariegatus'
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Creeping soft grass. Genus of 8 species of evergreen, spreading hardy perennial grass from woodland and grassland in Europe, North Africa and West Asia. Linear, flat or folded mid green or bluish leaves and dense or open spike-like panicles of flattened, 2-flowered spikelets borne in summer. Best in rock gardens or edging and makes an attractive carpeting plant which can even be mown. Will grow in cracks and paving too. Hardy. Silvery purplish flowers plumes. Cool, dampish places best such as rock garden or edging. Smallest of white variegated grasses. Leaves deep green at centre and broadly margined bright white. Ht 20cm/8". Sold in 9cm pots
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Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra' syn 'Red Baron'
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Japanese blood grass. Genus of 6 species of slender-stemmed, rhizomatous, perennial grasses from tropical and warm-temperate, open grassland in Japan. Flat, linear, pointed leaves and erect, spike-like panicles of short, silvery spikelets borne in summer. Variegated cultivars are grown for their striking foliage. Good in light woodland, containers and mixed herbaceaous borders. Sun or part shade. Tolerates most soils. Endures droughts. The only grass with truly red leaves. Leaves emerge in early spring, held erect and are at first yellowish-green. Blood red drains down whole of leaf and greatest intensity in midsummer to early autumn. Ht 30-45cm/1'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Juncus patens 'Carman's Gray'
| (Juncaceae). Rush. Genus of about 300 species of grass-like hairless, evergreen or deciduous clumping perennial grass. Widely distributed throughout th world but mostly occurring in cool-temperate regions, particularly in heavy, wet, acid soils. Stems are cylindrical, nodeless, usually solid and leaves are small and narrow. Unlike grasses and sedges, rushes produce small green or brown flowers in midsummer. Clumping glaucous grey foliage liking wet, acid soil. Sun or part shade. Red brown flowers late summer. Hardy. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Leymus arenarius glaucus syn Elymus arenarius
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Blue lyme grass. Genus of approximately 40 species of vigorous, spreading, herbaceous, rhizomatous perennial grass. They occur mainly in grassland in N. temperate regions, with one species from Argentina. Linear, flat or rolled, stiff, glaucous leaves with narrowly linear racemes of greyish-green flower spikelets in summer. Useful for binding coastal dunes or similar. Loosely tufted grass. Gertrude Jekyll's favourite grass. Good in terracotta pots .From Falkland Islands. Cut down dead growth in autumn. Tolerates most soils. Very blue foliage, loosely tufted grass. Gertrude Jekyll's favourite grass. Ht 1m/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea'
| Siberian melic. Sun or light shade. Moist or moderately dry soil. Wide green leaves. Hardy. May to June narrow terminal panicle, fluffy and mauve tinged. Useful in bouquets if cut before opens. Ht 90cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Melica nutans
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Mountain or Wood Melick. Genus of about 75 species of deciduous rhizomatous, clump forming perennial grasses occurring in grasslands of most temperate regions except Australia. In summer panicles of tawny laterally compressed spikelets are borne on erect stems among clumps of linear flat or inrolled arching leaves, rough beneath. Useful in bouquets if cut before opening. Hardy. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Milium effusum 'Aureum' AGM
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). (Golden Wood Millett/Bowles' golden grass). Genus of 6 species of evergreen, tuft forming perennial grass found mainly in woodland in temperate regions of Europe, Asia and E. North America. They have flat, linear golden-yellow leaves and open tiered panicles of greenish-yellow spikelets in summer. Good in herbaceous border or woodland. A gem of spring and early summer Bright yellow leaves, yellowish flowers on golden open panicles. Grows best and lasts longest in part shade. Hardy. Ht 9"/23cm. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Feather Grass. Genus of 17-20 species of vigorous, deciduous herbaceous perennial grasses, tufted or rhizomatous. Occur in moist meadows and marshland from Africa to E. Asia. The reed like stem bear linear, folded, arching, light or mid green leaves. Fountain, vase shaped grass, the leaves keep for a long time. Some have bandings on leaves or silver variegation. Dense, terminal arching panicles of silky-hairy spikelets ranging from copper red to silver white are borne in late summer and autumn. Flowerheads are more numerous following long hot summers and are good for cutting. The dying growth provides russet autumn colours. Good as a free standing specimen, for mixed borders or watersides. Some dwarf varieties but most are large. Architectural plant. Tolerant of most conditions but prefer moist, well drained, moderately fertile soils in full sun
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan' AGM
| Sunny site, moist soil. Green leaves 2" wide, margined a creamy white. Keeps foliage for a long time. Stunning plant. Flowers copper red, ageing silvery white Ht 2.4m/10'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
| Maiden Grass. Narrow white striped leaves, copper red flowers. Sunny site, moist soil. Hardy. Ht 90cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella'
| Slender Grass with upright narrow foliage, pink flowers turning silver. Sunny site, moist soil. Hardy. Ht 1.8m/7'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gross Fontane' AGM
| Like a giant fountain, vase shaped, long leaves, large red flowers mid summer.Sunny site, moist soil. Hardy. Ht 1.8m/5'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Kaskade' AGM
| Early blooming Miscanthus, narrow bladed & upright with pink tinted plumes in mid summer. Ht to 7'/2.5m. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne'
| Little silver spider. Upright, narrow-leaved foliage. Flowers silver in August. Sunny site, moist soil. Hardy. Ht 1m/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus'
| Deep purple flowers. Good form. Tall red stems. Sunny site moist soil. Hardy. Ht 2m/6'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' AGM
| Sunny site moist soil. Has extraordinarily narrow leaves, 1/8" (4mm) across, margined white, looking silvery from a distance. Hardy. Grown as a bonsai companion by Japanese for centuries. Dense, rounded mushroom-like mound. Ht 4'/1.5m. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Nippon'
| Red flowers turning copper. Narrow leaves. Moist soil, sunny site. Hardy. Ht 60-90cm/2-3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Puenktchen' (Little Dot)
| Gold banded leaves, compact. Similar to 'Strictus' but more compact. Lovely pinky-coppery plumes after a hot summer. Sunny site, moist soil. Hardy. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'
| Compact growth, early pink flowers ageing silver. Best one for autumn colour. Sunny site, moist soil. Hardy. Ht 1.5m/4-5'.Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Septemberrot' AGM
| Tall growing with broad leaves with white mid rib. Red flowers. Sunny site, moist soil. Hardy. Ht 3m/9'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder' ('Silver Feather')
| Flowers late August, light purple/white. Deciduous. Inflorescence like a cat-o'-nine-tails whip. Yellow leaves in Autumn. Sunny site, moist soil. Hardy. Ht 2m/6'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
| Lax foliage, leaves cross-banded with patches of yellow. More pronouced bandings than 'Zebrinus'. Moist soil, sunny site. Hardy. Ht 2m/6'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Tiger Cub'
| Bands are cream, freely produced on deep green leaves. Good in flower. Dwarf 3.5' /1m. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'
| Forms superb mounds of brightly striped green and white variegated foliage. Makes dense tussocks. Foliage arches over so tips touch ground. Deciduous. Sunny site, moist soil. Hardy. Ht 2m/6'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Yakushima Dwarf'
| Outstanding dwarf mounds of narrow, dark green leaves, buff, silvery early flowers. Moist soil, sunny site. Hardy. Ht 75cm/2.5'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
| Zebra Grass. Lax foliage, leaves cross-banded with patches of yellow. Better when mature. Any site/soil. Dress with leaf mould in spring. Sunny site, moist soil. Hardy. Ht 1m/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Molinia
| Genus of 2 species of loosely or densely tufted, perennial moor grass. Found in damp moorland in Europe and N. and S. W. Asia. Grown for their attractive habit, autumn foliage and graceful dense to open panicles of compressed spikelets each with 4 florets held well above the foliage. Stiff, upright clumping thin deciduous foliage turns butter-yellow in winter. Open airy panicles of purple flowers mid summer. Native of acid bogs, flourish on most soils as long as not dry. Huge stretches of upland hillside and bog in Scotland covered with moor/deer grass. Move only in spring or early summer.
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Molinia caerulea subsp.arundinacea
| Tall purple moor grass. Hardy. Clumping foliage turns butter-yellow in winter. Open airy panicles of flower mid summer. Native of acid bogs, flourish on most soils as long as not dry. Open light dark seed heads. Ht 1m/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Molinia caerulea subsp arundinacea 'Karl Foerster'
| Sunny open spot. Upright clumps of green foliage, outstanding golden brown flower spikes turning a superb butter yellow colour in autumn. Hardy. Deciduous Ht 2m/6'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Molinia caerulea subsp.caerulea 'Edith Dudszus'
| Huge stretches of upland hillside and bog in Scotland covered with moor/deer grass. Lovely orange brown glow in autumn. Like heavy, acid, water retentive soils. Move only in spring or early summer. For July to Nov effect only. Flourish on most soils as long as not dry.Thin green foliage, black flowers in midsummer. Hardy. Ht 30cm/1'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Moorhexe'
| Moor witch. Stiff upright flowering stems. Lovely orange brown glow in autumn. Like heavy, acid, water retentive soils. Compact form. Hardy. Ht 1m/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Molinia caerulea subsp arundinacea 'Transparent'
| Purple moor grass. Native of acid bogs, flourish on most soils as long as not dry. Flowers late June, tall feathery. 'See-through' plant. Hardy. Ht 90cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Molinia caerulea ssp.caerulea 'Variegata'
| Striped purple moor grass. Native of acid bogs, flourish on most soils as long as not dry. Narrow, upright to arching cream-striped leaves. Flowers mid to late summer - Narrow open panicles, conspicuous purple stigmas borne high above the foliage on stems variegated exactly like the leaves. Hardy. Ht 30cm/1'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Molinia caerulea subsp. aruninacea 'Windspiel'
| Dense deep brownish yellow flower heads up to 180cm. Needs open site. Native of acid bogs, flourish on most soils as long as not dry. Polished leaves, yellow in autumn. Sold in 9cm pots
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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM
| (Convallariaceae/Liliaceae). Jaburan lily, White lilyturf. Genus of about 50 species of evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted clump forming perennials, grown for dense tufts of grass like foliage, usually black. From shady scrub or woodland in E. Asia especially China and Japan. Racemes of numerous, small, 6-tepalled, semi-spherical to bell shaped flowers which are purplish white in summer followed by black fruits. Grow as grassy ground cover for border edging or in a rock garden or peat bed. Top dress with leaf mould in autumn. Fertile, well drained, humus rich soil, slightly acidic. Sun or part shade. Hardy. Ht 20cm/8". Sold in 9cm pots
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Panicum
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Switch grass, Crab grass. Genus of about 470 clump forming, non invasive deciduous or evergreen perennial grasses forming tight, upright, stiff clumps. Occur in open grassland or wooded areas often in rocky, moist limestone soil, in tropical regions worldwide in Europe and in temperate North America. Leaves are thread-like in bud, usually becoming flat and linear-ovate and may be light to mid green, grey-green or purple. In summer and autumn dense cloud of open panicles of tiny purplish spikelets create a haze of colour. These are suitable for cutting and drying. Lovely in hoar frost. Natives of the tallgrass prairies that once covered acres of the American interior. Well drained, moist, moderately fertile soil best, in full sun
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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
| Switch grass. Clump forming, non invasive. Dense cloud of flowers. From N America. Lovely in hoar frost.Tolerate most soils preferring moist and fertile ones. Full sun and good drainage Hardy. Ht 1m/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'
| Switch grass. Blue in spring. Clump forming, non invasive. Dense cloud of flowers. From N America. Many spp. Lovely in hoar frost. Tolerate most soils preferring moist and fertile ones. Hardy. Ht 1m/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'
| Unmatched for burgundy leaf colour in September. Any soil, full sun. Hardy. Tolerate most soils preferring moist and fertile ones. Ht 90cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Panicum virgatum 'Squaw'
| Huge open panicles of tiny purplish spikelets creating haze of colour. Natives of the tallgrass prairies that once covered acres of the Amercan interior. Hardy. Varying from 3-7' (90cm - 2.1m upright clumps). Tolerate most soils preferring moist and fertile ones. Sold in 9cm pots
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Panicum virgatum 'Warrior'
| Large flowered form with huge open panicles of tiny purplish spikelets creating haze of colour. Leaves red brown in autumn. Hardy. Varying from 3-7' (120cm) upright clumps. Tolerate most soils preferring moist and fertile ones. Sold in 9cm pots
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Pennisetum
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Fountain grass. Genus of approximately 120 species of rhizomatous or stoloniferous clump forming herbaceous perennial grass. Found in woodland and savannah in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate zones worldwide. They have linear leaves, the leaf sheaths have hairy tips. Grown for their feathery, spike-like panicles, arching, cylindrical with decorative purple bristles or spikelets lasting well into winter. These have the appearance of bulrush-like long racemes. Good for fresh and dried arrangements. Cut back in spring before new growth begins. Light soil, moderately fertile best in full sun
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Pennisetum alopecuroides
| Fountain grass. Sun. Clump forming with thin green leaves turning golden in autumn. bristle-like inflorescens, June to October. Ht 2-3'/60-90cm. Sold in 9cm pots
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Pennisetum alopecuriodes 'Little Bunny'
| Mounded, green foliage turns gold in autumn. Spiky, fox-tail like flowers are good cutting and use in fresh arrangements. Full Sun, partial sun and shade. Dwarf form. Deciduous. Ht 30cm/1'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Woodside'
| Light soil, full sun. Deciduous. Perennial. Beige white flowers. Hardy. Ht 90cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Pennisetum macrourum
| Fountain grass. Full sun. Light soil Bullrush like long racemes. Hardy. Ht 1.2m/4'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Pennisetum orientale AGM
| Oriental Fountain Grass. Densely clump forming. Bluish leaves, silky poker like flowers soft pink, June lasting to October. Sun, light soil, chalk or sand. Quite hardy. Ht 45cm/18". Sold in 9cm pots
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Phalaris
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Gardener's Garters, Striped ribbon grass. Genus of about 15 species of tufted, evergreen, spreading rhizomatous perennial grass. Found in extremely variable habitats in temperate regions from dry slopes to moist lake margins. Compact, narrow panicles of ovate spikelets in summer, each with 1-3 flowers. Leaves are pale to mid-green usually broadly linear and flat with short points, flushed pink in new growth. Used to be known as gardener's garters (when gardeners tied their trouser legs up with string just below the knees). Good as marginal plants or groundcover. Cut back dead foliage in early spring especially on variegated varieties. Any moist soil in sun or part shade best.
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Phalaris arundinacea var picta
| Striped ribbon grass. Plant in sun, moist soil. Striped green and white unevenly across the leaf. Pink flush in spring. Leaf mounds.Flowers small whitish panicles. Used to be known as gardener's garters (when gardeners tied their trouser legs up with string just below the knees). Hardy. Ht 90cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Phalaris arundinacea 'Feesey'
| 'Feesey' has leaves far whiter, tinted pink when first unfurling and less vigorous. Good for damp places. Hardy. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Phragmites australis subsp. australis 'Variegatus'
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Reed. Genus of approximately 4 species of rhizomatous, perennial reed grasses widely distributed in fen, marsh and riverside habitats in temperate and tropical zones worldwide. They have robust stems bearing deciduous, flat, linear leaves. From late summer to mid autumn they produce large, plumed, silky-hairy panicles of 3-11 flowered spikelets useful for dried arrangements. Grow as a marginal or in large containers. Cut back dead stems by late winter. Gold-variegated form. Slender culms and tapeing leaves form loose upright clump variegated rich bright yellow. Wet, rich soil in sun best. Large open purple panicles produced late in the season. Hardy. Ht 75cm/2.5'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Poa labillardierei
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Meadow grass, Spear grass. Genus of about 500 species of mainly perennial grasses found in cool-temperate regions in a wide range of habitats from seashores to alpine zones. They include a number of important fodder, lawn and pasture grasses. Of variable habit, they are grown for their narrowly linear, flat to folded leaves and open or compact summer flowering panicles. Most cultivated species are grown as turf grasses or ornamental purposes suitable for a border or for naturalizing in woodland and other shady situations. Cut back dead foliage early spring. Moderately fertile, medium, well drained soil, sun or part shade. Narrow blue leaves densely tufted. Forms dense clumps, flowering early summer. Hardy. Ht 90cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Schoenus pauciflorus
| (Cyperaceae) Bog rush. Grows in most soils if not too dry in sun or shade. Colours best in sun. Clump forming bronzy red reed, stiff foliage, sedge-like from N Island of New Zealand. Small reddish purple flowers in spikes borne at tips. Hardy. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Sesleria heufleriana
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Balkan Moor Grass. Genus of 33 species of evergreen, tuft forming evergreen, perennial grasses found mainly in damp or dry grasslands in the hills and mountains of Europe. Cultivated mainly for their foliage, they bear narrow, usually linear leaves and dense, spherical to cylindrical spike-like panicles of flower in spring; purple spikelets with yellow pollen sacs. Neutral to slightly alkaline soil best in sun or light dappled shade. Good for borders, rock garden or wildflower meadow Greyish green leaves, bluish in winter. Hardy. Ht 35cm/1'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Spartina pectinata 'Aureomarginata'
| (Gramineae/Poaceae). Arching dark green ribbon-like foliage thinly margined rich gold. Sun. moist soil. Panicles borne high above foliage from late summer onwards composed of curious green comb-like spikelets from which hang conspicuous purple anthers. Spikelets later turn reddish-brown. Ht 6'/2m. Sold in 9cm pots
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Stipa
| (Gramineae/Poaceae).Pheasant grass, feather/needle/spear grass. Genus of about 300 species of bristly deciduous or evergreen, tuft-forming perennial grass from open woodland and stony slopes in temperate and warm temperate regions worldwide. They have linear, pleated, inrolled occasionally flat leaves and bear narrow panicles of flattened spikelets often with long, feathery or bristly awns from early summer to autumn. Oat-like panicles, rose tinted at first, maturing to pale fawn, the texture diaphanous. Feathery and slender and may be dried. Leaves are streaked orange and brown. Clump forming, best as solo feature. Cut back deciduous species in early winter, remove dead leaves on evergreens in early spring. Moderately fertile, medium to light soil in full sun best.
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Stipa arundinacea
| Pheasant, feather or needle grass. Needs sun. Hardy evergreen, leaves are streaked orange and brown. Pale green purplish brown flowers July to Sept. Feathery and slender. Rich autumnal tints. Excellent. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Stipa gigantea AGM
| Giant Feather Grass. Arching grey green leaves. Clump forming, best as solo feature. Oat-like panicles, rose tinted at first, maturing to pale fawn, the texture diaphanous. Hardy. Ht 1.5m/5'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Stipa tenuissima
| Mexican feather grass, Pony tails. Fine silken inflorescences shimmer and gleam early summer until the frosts. Deciduous. Sunny postion, well-drained but poor soil OK. Dislike competition. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
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