Cortaderia Selloana
Pampas grass is traditionally grown as a specimen in the middle of a lawn, but also looks good grown in a shrub border as a giant ornamental grass. In a large garden it is also outstanding planted in informal drifts amongst trees, and it makes a ... [... more]
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Miscanthus
Ornamental grasses, such as miscanthus, add colour and interest to the garden for months on end. 'Kleine Silberspinne' has narrow, arching leaves with a silver mid-rib. In late summer, panicles of dark red-brown flower tower above the foliage. ... [... more]
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Pampas Grass
Pampas grass is traditionally grown as a specimen in the middle of a lawn, but also looks good grown in a shrub border as a giant ornamental grass. In a large garden it is also outstanding planted in informal drifts amongst trees, and it makes a ... [... more]
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Pennisetum
Pennisetums are some of the best ornamental grasses producing large showy flowerheads. Their name derives from the Latin words 'penna' and 'sita', meaning feather bristle which is probably a reference to their flowers. Plants form pleasing mounds ... [... more]
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Miscanthus
Sometimes sold under its English name of 'Silver Feather', this is a towering ornamental grass that stands at around 240cm (8ft) tall. Ideal for the back of the border or as a specimen plant, it comes into its own in late summer when it produces ... [... more]
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Arundo
A tall growing ornamental grass that will add an architectural touch to any planting scheme. Plants spread by underground rhizomes forming attractive leafy clumps that will make a bold statement at the back of border. The variety 'Variegata' has ... [... more]
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Miscanthus
Ornamental grasses, such as miscanthus, are becoming very popular, and it's easy to see why. Their elegant, arching foliage looks good from spring to winter. In late summer it's joined by feathery flowers, which remain attractive until early ... [... more]
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Glaucous Hair-Grass
This silver-blue grass is an attractive contrast to brighter flowers in sunny borders. It is a compact grass that is not invasive and will tolerate most soil types and full sun or partial shade. This tuft-forming ornamental grass bears attractive ... [... more]
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