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perennial grasses bulletThe winds of change have blown through the gardening world during the last twenty years. With the modern trends now turning towards smaller and more minimalist gardens and the rise in popularity of planned low maintenance and theme gardens from oriental to modern contemporary styles and even prairie, there has been a renewed interest in ornamental grasses

perennial grasses bullet Many grasses are undeniably elegant and graceful adding structure and form to a garden. In the breeze they bring movement and sound . Many have beautiful flowers and later seed heads that last right through the winter season.


perennial grasses bullet Grasses are probably the most highly developed and most widely distributed of all plants. Grasses remain one of the most important plant groups as they include all the cereal and rice crops that sustain man and feed and fodder for our animals, They provide roofing thatch and building materials, alcohol, and over millennia most of our fossil fuels.

Grasses are the most undemanding of plants they require little care except a brush up and trim once in a while. There are grasses to suit all garden sizes and soil types from the stately Cortadiera and Stipa gigantica down to the dainty "Acorus gramineus"

perennial grasses bullet In order to understand how to grow grasses successfully in your garden its important to understand a little about their growth habits. Perhaps the most important thing to know if you are unfamiliar with grasses is that grasses reproduce both vegetatively, that is by sending up new shoots from their roots or rhizomes and by seed distribution.

There are a several simple ways to group grasses for the novice. First by their growth habit, some form clumps and tussocks and usually reproduce through seed production, as a rule are quite well behave. The others are spreaders or runners who produce new shoots through spreading roots and rhizomes and can tend to march. Most domestic lawns are made up of a mixtures of these running grasses.

The other important grouping is to distinguish between what are known as warm weather grasses and cold weather grasses. The impact on the plant can be quite dramatic if you are dividing plants for propagation and you choose the wrong time of year to do it. The difference between warm weather and cold weather grasses should not cause you any problems if you are just transplanting from a small pot to a larger one or direct to the garden.

Sedges are not true grasses though they are often lumped together with the grass section at retail outlets. Although very similar to grasses the are in fact a very much older species. Sedges tend to prefer wet or boggy situations and are dealt in a separate section to avoid confusion.

Grasses for dry gardens.Most ornamental grasses enjoy sunlight ,as much as possible, however there are a number of varieties that will tolerate shade for part of the day. Most grasses are totally unfussy about the type of soil they are in as long as its not water logged. Grasses have an incredibly sophisticated and efficient root system making them extremely exposure and drought tolerant. Most grasses prefer a very free draining soil that is almost impoverished if they are to perform well. There is very rarely any need to feed as to much nutrient makes the grass over lush and it tends to collapse. If your soil is very heavy or clay try digging in plenty of sharp sand. One other benefits of grass is you can mulch with grave. Gravel not only highlights the grasses features but the gravel will eventually work its way down into the soil to the appreciation of the plant.
Scarey spider in the perennial grassesOrnamental Grasses on the whole do not suffer much from pests and diseases. Most problems that are likely to be encountered will be from trying to grow a plant in the wrong place especially if the ground is waterlogged. Wet ground combined with environmental extremes such as freezing conditions are probably the only sure way to kill most grasses. Don't forget to water container grown grasses occasionally and grasses that are exposed to warm or cold drying winds. If your grasses are showing any signs of stress the best thing is to up with them and shift them somewhere else, it wont harm them, they are survivors and want to survive and do well just as you do.


Finally once again consider the size of the plant you are buying do your research. Agiant Cortadiera in its infancy in a 1 litre pot looks insignificant when stood alongside a Miscanthus sinensis in a 2 litre pot in the garden centre. Ten years down the line however the Miscanthus will have probably made 80cm x 70 cm but wow! the Cortadiera selloana will be in the region of 3 meters by 3 meters. If you have a small garden there wont be much left and don't forget to consider the shade that these big guys throw out

Choose carefully and enjoy your grasses they are truly worth the time an thought.
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g1  Grass. Acorus gramineus 'ogon' .

Grass acorus ogon sweet rush.Buy this grass.

    "The Sweet Rush" or "Sweet Flag". Belonging to the Aroid family it is strictly speaking, neither an ornamental grass nor a bamboo. Native to Japan it is  a popular and easy cultivar with green and yellow leaves. H-20cm W-20cm. An excellent container plant. Non invasive and tolerates boggy areas well.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g2 Grass. Ahrrenatherum bulbosum 'Variegaum'

Grass Ahrrenatherum bulbous oat grass.Buy this grass.

    "Variegated Bulbous Oat Grass" Technically this ornamental grass is an annual, this plants unique propagation system makes it easy to raise. Broad leaves are tight and upright (30 cm.) striped and margined in white on a silver grey, Grows in a tight upright clump (30 cm)

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g42 Grass. Anemanthele lessoniana a.ka.(STIPA arundinacea) Peasants tail grass.

Ornamental Grass Anemanthele lessonian pheasant tailBuy this grass.

    "Peasants tail grass" Yes its one of our old favourites from New Zealand Stipa aundinacea under its new name. However a rose by any other name is still a rose and I suppose it will continue to be known as Stipa for a while yet.  Rarely grown outside of its home country this ornamental grass deserves much wider attention. A personal favourite of mine it forms dense tussocks of arching fine textured olive green leaves with various gold and orange tints, feathery inflorescence in June then flushing deep red orange and gold in late summer and autumn exactly like a pheasants tail. Height to 85 cm full sun for best colours.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

 

  g3 Grass. Briza media

briza media quaking grass

Buy this grass.

    "The Quaking Grass". A pretty ornamental grass. Blue green leaves and flower heads, that hang like scaly little heart shaped lockets that are tinged with pink from late spring to mid summer. A perennial  that prefers richer soil than most grasses and will tolerate semi shade well.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g4 Grass. Chasmathium latifolia

Grass.chasmanthium latifolium, Northern Oat Grass.Buy this grass.

    " Northern Sea Oats". A North American ornamental grass the only member of its genus commonly grown in Europe. One of the best perennials for shady areas. Produces a wide arching mound of fresh green leaves olive green to bronze 60-90 cm and handsome flower heads resembling the Briza Media.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g5  Grass. Corynephorus canescens 'Silver Grass'

Grass corynephorus canescens grey hair grass.Buy this grass.

    "The Grey Hair Grass". An increasingly rare British native, this is a charming little ornamental grass that forms tussocks 30-cm tall The overall colour is more a grey than a blue. Thin fine rolled eaves with attractive flower heads, blue grey becoming more reddish. Requires full sun poor soil and is a first class for sandy coastal areas.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g6 Grass. Dactylis glomerata 'Variegata '

Grass dactylis glomerata striped cocks foot.Buy this grass.

    "Stripped Cocks Foot Grass". Only one form in common cultivation. Variegated leaves, brilliant white on green.  A very tidy non rampant ornamental grass that is a free self seeder and very hardy. Unfussy about soil type and mixes well with other grasses. Forms tussocks 30cm high. Only requirements is a regular comb out to remove dead leaves.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g7 Grass. Deschampsia caespitosa 'Golden Tau'.

Grass deschampsia hair grasses.Buy this grass.

    "Hair Grass" Also known as Goldtau H 90 cm.- W 90 cm. A beautiful genus of grasses grown for their fine divided airy flowers which cover the plants from late spring well into late autumn and even winter. Shade tolerant  ornamental grass mixing well with flowering perennials plants and Hostas. Even moisture and unfussy.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g8. Grass. Deschampsia caespitosa 'Northern Lights'

Grass deschampsia hair grass northern lights.Buy this grass.

    "The Hair Grass'. Multicolored variegated best as a specimen in pots H 90 cm.- W 90 cm. A beautiful genus of grasses grown for their fine divided airy flowers which cover the plants from late spring well into late autumn and even winter. Shade tolerant  ornamental grass mixing well with herbaceous plants and Hostas. Even moisture and unfussy.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

 

g44.  Grass. Elymus Magellanicum a.k.a (Agropyron.M) Blue Magellan Wheatgrass.

Ornamental blue wheat grass ELYMUS MagellanicumBuy this grass.

    "Blue Magellan Wheatgrass" From the Magellan straights of South Americas Cape Horn (named after the navigator Magellan and from whom this ornamental grass gets its name) This tufted clump former has the most intense blue foliage of all the grasses. Its colour is so strong other traditional bluish grasses pale into insignificants. A cool season grower it needs sharply drained soil especially in wet winter areas such as the SW and welcomes some light shade to relieve the summer sulks. Drought tolerant and loves the seaside. It makes a superb container specimen. Zone 6 Hardy. From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g9 Grass. Festuca amethystina

Grass festuca amethystina.Buy this grass.

    Larger than f. glauca, but just as handsome. This ornamental grass has ood shades of blue. H 45 cm.-W 45 cm. Festuca are easy to grow and attractive. Small, narrow leaved, that do well in drier sites and on poor or acid soils.  Avoid chalk or alkaline soils. They do best in full sun and with good drainage, looking very good with sedges and grasses of a similar height.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g10 Grass. Festuca glauca 'Blue Azurit'

Blue grass festuca glauca Azurit.Buy this grass.

    Loved by garden designers for its clean lined silver blueness. This ornamental grass looks good in metal containers. The perfect plant for the North or North West in Feng Shui Gardens H 30 cm. - W 60 cm. Festuca are easy to grow and attractive. Small, narrow leaved, that do well in drier sites and on poor or acid soils. Avoid chalk or alkaline soils. They do best in full sun and with good drainage. looking very good with sedges and grasses of a similar height.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g11 Grass. Festuca glauca 'ElijahBlue"

Grass festuca elijah blue. Buy this grass.

    Probably the most popular of the Festuca, certainly the most intense in colour. H 30 cm.-W 90 cm. Festuca are easy to grow and attractive. Small, narrow leaved, that do well in drier sites and on poor or acid soils. Avoid chalk or alkaline soils. They do best in full sun and with good drainage. looking very good with sedges and grasses of a similar height.         

       From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g12 Grass.  Festuca 'GoldenToupee'

Grasas festuca golden toupee.Buy this grass.

    This ornamental grass turns more lime green and yellow in the summer H.25 cm.- W 30 cm. Festuca are easy to grow and attractive. Small, narrow leaved, that do well in drier sites and on poor or acid soils. Avoid chalk or alkaline soils. They do best in full sun and with good drainage. looking very good with sedges and grasses of a similar height.  

      From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

 

g43  Grass.  Festuca punctoria. "The Hedgehog Festuca"

 

Ornamental Grass Festuca punctoria,hedghog grassBuy this grass.

    Originating in western Asia, and also known as Hedgehog Festuca. A very hardy ls; with diminished florets at the apex. Spikelets elliptic, or oblong; and laterally compressed; 7–8 mm long . This little Festuca, punctoria makes a splendid  architectural accent in the garden with its sharp-pointed, blue-green leaves creating a wonderful prickly dome. A densely clumping perennial with erect culms 18-30 cm long. Fertile  spikelets comprising 4–6 fertile floret

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g13 Grass. Hakenocholamacra 'Aureola'

hakonechlloa macra hakone grassBuy this grass.

    " The Hakone Grass". From Japan a beautiful hardy grass that associates well with a wide range of other plants. The autumn colours are pink and purple before over wintering in a russet brown. The habit is low rounded with dense overlapping leaves H 23 cm.-W 90 cm.     

       From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g14 Grass.  Imperata cylindrica'Red Baron'

imperata japanese blood grassBuy this grass.

    "The Japanese Blood Grass". This Japanese grass is famous for producing the only genuinely red grass in cultivation. Unique and breathtakingly beautiful. The pale green leaves emerge in late spring gradually turning red in the late season sun when they are blood red like claret. Bolt upright. H 45 cm. W 90 cm.                 

     From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g15 Grass. Juncus filiformis'Spiralis'  

juncas filiformus piralis rushesBuy this grass.

    "The Cork Screw Rushes". The largest spiral form of this cultivar whose dark evergreen spiral can reach 30 cm. in height by 90 cm. spread. True moisture lovers making excellent plants for boggy areas and used as emergent's on the margins of a pond or stream.                  

      From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g16 Grass.  Juncus tenuis

juncas tenuis rushesBuy this grass.

    "Upright Rush". Dark evergreen bolt upright stems forming tight tussocks 60 cm. X 60 cm.  Another true moisture lover making excellent plants for boggy areas and used as emergent's on the margins of a pond or stream.   

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g17 Grass. Koeleria glauca

koeleria glauca blue hair grass

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    "Blue Hair Grass". A very pretty small grass for alkaline soil, chalk or limestone areas. Forms a dense mound of light silvery blue grasses H 23 cm.-W 45 cm. A hardy evergreen grass doing well on free draining soils. This grass does not like the shade very much but seems to tolerate the coastal regions quite well.      

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.    

g18 Grass. Luzula sylvatica'Marginata'

luzula_sylvatica_woodrushBuy this grass.

    "The British Woodrush". A native of Britain this is another member of the Rush family yet very different from their Junca relatives. Very popular with gardeners of oriental style gardens, deep shade and low maintenance gardens. Luzula are evergreen spreading by rhizomes so can colonize an area quite speedily. H 45 cm.-W 120 cm.

      From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.          

g19 Grass. Luzula nivea  Common Woodrush

luzula nivea woodrushBuy this grass.

                 

    Native of southern Europe and the Alps. .Evergreen foilage dark green covered with fine hairs. Inftorescence to 60 cm. Covered in dense white or off white flowers  that become pendular.  Striking in mass. An excellent ground cover plant and stabiliser. Sun or part shade. Easy to grow on most ground.   

           From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.            

g20 Grass. Millium effusum 'Aureum'

Millium effusum 'Aureum' Bowles Golden GrassBuy this grass.

    "Bowles Golden Grass". Brightest in spring, this semi evergreen grass is probably the most widely grown of any yellow grass and indisputably the best in my opinion. Associating with other blue and silver grasses well. . This plant is a moisture lover and suited to damper situations and close to water but not water-logging. It will cope with full sun providing but prefers a shady spot. H 30 cm.-W 30 cm.    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.  

 

g46 Grass. Miscanthus Early and Late Hybrids.

 

Micantus early and late hybrids ornamental grass.Buy this grass.

    MISCANTHUS sinensis Early Hybrids

    MISCANTHUS sinensis Late Hybrids

    These two are  very latest additions. Totaly new and trialing for the first time at the P&G, available only in plugs at the moment. Reputed to be very reliable clump forming grasses very  tolerant of hot summers and all but the poorest of soils. Developed and selected for their ability to flower in a short season we wait in anticipation.              

 

g21 Grass. Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret'

Miscanthus cabaret eulalia grassBuy this grass.

    "Eulalia Grass" 'Cabaret' Leaves with white centres and green margins. H 270 cm.-W 120 cm. Large, bold, hardy, drought tolerant, easy to grow. greatly appreciated and loved by the prairie style garden disciples. They are perennials with a long flowering season, outstanding autumn colours and winter interest. They  are unfussy about types, free draining to heavy but not waterlogged.                         

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

     

g22 Grass.  Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferne Oseten'

Miscanthus sinencis Euliia grassBuy this grass.

    clump, mid green and glaucous. Thinner leaves more open. H 150 cm.-W 180 cm. Large, bold, hardy, drought tolerant, easy to grow. greatly appreciated and loved by the prairie style garden disciples. They are perennials with a long flowering season, outstanding autumn colours and winter interest. They  are unfussy about soil types, free draining to heavy but not waterlogged.     

     From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.           

g23 Grass. Miscanthus sinensis 'Ghana'

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    "Eulalia Grass" 'Flamingo'. A new introduction it speaks for itself.  Large, bold, hardy, drought tolerant, easy to grow. greatly appreciated and loved by the prairie style garden disciples. They are perennials with a long flowering season, outstanding autumn colours and winter interest. They  are unfussy about soil types, free draining to heavy but not waterlogged.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g24 Grass. Miscanthus sinensis 'Hinjo'

ornamental grass Miscanthus Hinjo

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    "Eulalia Grass" 'Hinjo'.  Large, bold, hardy, drought tolerant, easy to grow. greatly appreciated and loved by the prairie style garden disciples. They are perennials with a long flowering season, outstanding autumn colours and winter interest. They like moist soil and are unfussy about soil types, free draining to heavy but not waterlogged.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g25 Grass. Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella'

miscanthus graziella eulalia grass

Buy this grass.

    "Eulalia Grass" 'Graziella'.  A large mid season flowers of silver grey. H 180 cm. W 180" cm. Large, bold, hardy, drought tolerant, easy to grow. greatly appreciated and loved by the prairie style garden disciples. They are perennials with a long flowering season, outstanding autumn colours and winter interest. They  and are unfussy about soil types, free draining to heavy but not waterlogged.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g26 Grass. Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

miscanthus morning light eulalia grassBuy this grass.

    "Eulalia Grass" 'Morning Light' Forming a mushroom shaped clump this grass has very narrow variegated leaves that are margined in white giving the appearance of being silver in the distance. H 150 cm.-W 120 cm. Large, bold, hardy, drought tolerant, easy to grow. greatly appreciated and loved by the prairie style garden disciples. They are perennials with a long flowering season, outstanding autumn colours and winter interest. They  are unfussy about soil types, free draining to heavy but not waterlogged.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g27 Grass. Miscanthus sinensis 'Yakushima Dwarf'

Miscanthus Yakushima ornamental grass

Buy this grass.

    "Eulalia Grass" 'Yakushima Dwarf' A lovely Adagio Dwarf ( if 1.2 meters can be considered dwarf )This cultivar bears narrow leaves and large oatmeal plumes. H 120 cm.-W120 cm. Large, bold, hardy, drought tolerant, easy to grow. greatly appreciated and loved by the prairie style garden disciples. They are perennials with a long flowering season, outstanding autumn colours and winter interest. They  are unfussy about soil types, free draining to heavy but not waterlogged.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g28 Grass. Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

miscanthus zebrinus eulalia grass Buy this grass.

    "Eulalia Grass" 'Zebrinus'. Horizontally stripped. The original Zebra Grass.  Loose arching clumps of fresh leaves. Very attractive. H 240 cm.-W 120 cm. Large, bold, hardy, drought tolerant, easy to grow. greatly appreciated and loved by the prairie style garden disciples. They are perennials with a long flowering season, outstanding autumn colours and winter interest. They  are unfussy about soil types, free draining to heavy but not waterlogged.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g29 Grass. Molinia caerula 'Karl Foerster'

molina caerula karl foerester Moor GrassBuy this grass.

    "The Moor Grass'. A small upright cultivar with fine leaves and upright shape. Leaves move gracefully in the slightest breeze. H 150 cm.-W 100 cm. Likes full sun or very light shade and prefers fairly acid soils. Will tolerate drier soils as long as they are not alkaline or chalky. Easy to grow.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g30 Grass. Molinia caerula 'variegata'

molina caerula varigata Moor Grass Buy this grass.

    "The Moor Grass' This cultivar has yellow variegated leaves and taller flowers. Broad arching clumps topped with light green flower panicles. H 30 cm.-W 60 cm. Likes full sun or very light shade and prefers fairly acid soils. Will tolerate drier soils as long as they are not alkaline or chalky. Easy to grow.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

 

g38 Grass. Nassella Tenuissima a.k.a (STIPA Tenuissima) Mexican Feather Grass

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g31 Grass. Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens mondo grassBuy this grass.

    "The Mondo Grass". One of the few grasses that are truly black leaved. Diminutive in stature with broad strap like leaves and gorgeous mauve star shaped flowers. H 15 cm.-W 30 cm. Full sun to deep shade, unfussy about soil types but dislike lime. Easy to grow evergreen and neat very drought tolerant. Recommended.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g32 Grass. Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

panicum heavy metal switch grassBuy this grass.

    "The Switch Grass". From the North American prairie. A fairly large grass but an extremely good garden plant. Blue grey upright leaves and purple flowers reaching 1.2 meters. H 90 cm.-W90 cm. Very exposure tolerant require full sun. A well drained neutral to alkaline soil is best but will try hard everywhere. They do not like the winter wet but then who does?

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g33 Grass. Pennisetum alopeuroies 'Little Bunny'

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Buy this grass.

    "The Fountain or Foxtail Grass". 'Little Bunny' is a dwarf form good for pots. H 30 cm.-W 30 cm. Flowers appear from mid summer on tall stems topped by a bottlebrush or foxtail of pink hairs. Sun or light shade and sheltered. Most soils except waterlogged. Is drought resistant when established

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g34 Grass. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

Pennisetum alopecuroides hamelin fountain foxtail grass.Buy this grass.

    "The Fountain or Foxtail Grass" 'Hameln' A semi dwarf form. Rounded mounds of fine mid-green leaves. H 40 cm.-W 80 cm. Flowers appear from mid summer on tall stems topped by a bottlebrush or foxtail of pink hairs. Sun or light shade and sheltered. Most soils except waterlogged. Is drought resistant when established.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g35 Grass. Pennisetum orientale

pennisetum orientale foxtail fountain grassBuy this grass.

    "The Fountain or Foxtail Grass" 'Orientale'. A slightly smaller cultivar. Produces long thin mauve-pink flower heads all summer and autumn flowers appear from mid summer on tall stems topped by a bottlebrush or foxtail of pink hairs. Sun or light shade and sheltered. Most soils except waterlogged. Is drought resistant when established.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g36 Grass. Phalaris arundinacae 'Feesey'

phalaris arundinacae gardeners garter ribbon grassBuy this grass.

    "The Ribbon Grass" or "Gardeners Garter" Variegated, compact, better colour than most. Clean white variations narrow green stripes, sometimes with a tinge of pink.Keep in full sun if you want to preserve the variegation. Unfussy about soil grows anywhere a great groundcover weed suppressant and erosion stabiliser,keep watered only in dry weather.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g37 Stipa arundinacae a.k.a Anemanthele lessoniana

stipa arundinacea oat grassBuy this grass.

    "The New Zealander" This comes from guess where? The needle type leaves emerge chocolate brown and aging to olive green with coppery overtones. Autumn flowers. Stipa's have tremendously presence in the garden. Clumps of attractive narrow leaves abundant flowers for long periods. They do not cope with shade. Full sun. they  are exposure and drought tolerant. Free draining to dry soil, impoverished with sand is good. Has low nutrient needs.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

 

g45 Stipa Barbata "Feather grass"

 

Ornamental grass Stipa Barbata hair grass.Buy this grass.

    New to the fold is S Barbata, a native of southern Europe.  Slender upright then gently arching to 75 cm. high with a profusion of silvery long awns, like streamlined cirrus clouds (18 cm long) streaming away from the tips of the flower heads in late July to August. Gorgeous when backlit with the sunshine. It is a cool season grower enjoying full sun and good drainage. A tufted clump former with reliable tidy habit. This one is looking very promising.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g38 Nassella Tenuissima a.k.a (STIPA Tenuissima) Mexican Feather Grass

Stipa enuissima oat grass.Buy this grass.

    Probably better known by its old classification Stipa Tenuissima this has proved I think to be our most popular grass to date and it deserves to be. A native of Mexico Texas and Argentina it is at home on dry rocky slopes, open woodlands and  dry open spaces. It is one of the finest ornamental grasses. Fountains of fine hair like leaves and threadlike stems terminating in a silvery inflorescence. A cool season grower supposedly, but whose ever heard of a cool blooded Mexican.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

g39 Stipa gigantea

Stipa gigantea. Oat grass.Buy this grass.

    "The Oat Grass" Gigantea. Unmistakable with its evergreen mounds of dark green leaves and large panicles of oat like flowers. First gold then golden brown through winter. Stipa's have tremendously presence in the garden. Clumps of attractive narrow leaves abundant flowers for long periods. They do not cope with shade. Full sun. They are exposure and drought tolerant. Free draining to dry soil, impoverished with sand is good. Has low nutrient needs.

    From £5.99 for 2 liter pot size.

 

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