Ornamental Grasses
All plants are grown and sold in a 100mm diameter pot
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Panicum amarum
$12.00
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Coastal switchgrass. This grass impressed us this year by growing through 46 degree temperatures without missing a beat. Lax blue grey growth to 1.5m tall. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and is fairly salt resistant. Heat and drought tolerant.
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This grass has proven its resilience in our extreme summer heatwave and drought conditions. At 70cm tall it is shorter and neater than other Panicums. Water requirements are minimal once established.
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A Rockstar in the world of grasses. We really love using this grass in landscapes. Cool by name and by nature, it has two distinguishing features - grey blue leaves and upright growth. 1.2m tall.
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Introducing Panicum 'Lama Rossa', translated from the Italian for red blade. After many years of growing this Panicum we have decided to give it a name. Upright to about 1m in height like its parent plant 'Heavy Metal'. The main difference between this and 'Heavy Metal' is in the colour - it has red tips to the blades which age to being a dark burgundy. Then as Summer wanes this Panicum puts on a cloak of autumnal hues - claret, sanguine, maroon and bronze before fading into its Winter wheaton colours. A proven performer.
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A compact, dwarf Pennisetum with dark maroon, almost black foliage. Soft flowers of red and white bushy tips. Great for coastal climates and areas with light to no frost. Full sun. Approximately 40cm high.
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Pennisetum alopecuroides
$12.00
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Described as a native of Australia but is also native to areas of Asia. Very ornamental foxtail like grass-heads in shades of green, cream and purple. Tolerant of all soil types. Requires only minimal maintenance - one cut back in early Spring. Makes a statement whether planted singly or en masse, and is an excellent backdrop for contrasting plants. 1m x 1m.
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Poa cita
$12.00
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The most graceful of the tussock grasses forming a fine textured mound of shining light brown to light green foliage. Upright arching stalks support slender inflorescences. Grows on a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant. Common and widespread all over New Zealand. 80cm in height.
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Poa gunnii
$12.00
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In our attempt to experiment with native grasses for landscape use we found Poa gunnii. This Poa is a Tasmanian endemic tussock grass that grows well in alpine regions and on the coast in Tasmania. We have found that it makes a great balcony container plant in our extreme climate (nothing like Tassie). We are conducting more in-ground trials but thought we would offer a few for sale for anyone else willing to experiment. Suggested for cooler climes. 60 x 60cm.
