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ACOOGON - Acorus gramineus Ogon

Sweet Flag is not a true grass, but plants have a distinctive, grassy apperance, a dwarf rush, perfect for marginal planting.

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BRIMELI - Briza media Limouzi

This very attractive selection of quaking grass has rich blue-green leaves with large purplish flowerheads that fade to a warm buff colour as they mature.

CARMAXI - Carex hachijoensis Maxigold

Lovely Carex Maxigold with narrow arching yellow leaves.

Clump-forming sedge and excellent for Autumn displays.

The variegated leaves and the love of shade create a striking statement in a dark corner, beside a pond or in a pot on a north facing patio.

Likes well drained moist soil.

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CARICDA - Carex morrowii Ice Dance

Wide shiny deep green leaves with prominent white edges. Clump Forming sedge is excellent for autumn displays. The variegation on the leaves and the love of damp shade creates a statement in a dark corner, beside a pond or in a container on a north facing patio.

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CORPUMI - Cortaderia Selloana Pumilla

One of the most cold hardy varieties of pampass grass, this selection is shorter and more compact than others. However, it bears the same showy, medium sized plumes which are silvery-cream and feel silky to the touch.

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FESELBL - Festuca cinerea Elija Blue

A tight mound of steely blue blades makes Festuca one of the most tactile of evergreen grasses. Likes full sun and well-drained soil. It can’t help but catch the eye.

Great in containers or as an edging plant.

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HAKALGO - Hakonechloa macra All Gold

Stunning golden foliage that holds its colour all Summer before turning tan in the Winter. The leaves are upright, spiky and look terrific in containers.

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IMPREBA - Imperata cylindrica Red Baron

This brilliant red foot-high grass is instantly recognisable. It develops its brightest blood-red colouring when grown in full sun and is best seen where the sun is behind it the translucent foliage brightens Since the soil is likely to dry out rapidly in this situation, it really is vital to ensure plants grow in very humus rich soil and remain moist enough in summer - otherwise they slowly fade away. Plant in groups of three or five to make the most effect in a large area.

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LIRINGV - Liriope muscari Ingversen

Mostly grown for attractive foliage, lovely Liriope muscari Ingversen (also known as "lilyturf") is a clump forming evergreen perennial. Produces gorgeous purple-blue flower spikes which look like grape hyacinth (muscari) hence its Latin name. Flowers late Summer into Autumn and then flowers give way to purple berries which often go through into winter. Wonderful as an edging plant for walks and paths and looks great in mass planting or ground cover.

Height 30cm and spread 45 cm

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PENHAME - Pennisetum Hamein

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.

PENLIBU - Pennisetum Little Bunny

'Little Bunny', a dwarf variety, forms a low, tufted mound of green leaves with fluffy flower heads later in the season and carrying on into Winter.

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DIEBLAC - Dierama pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'

Also known as Angel's Fishing Rod - see why when the purple bell flowers dangling from the fine stems appear in July and August. Choose an open, sunny position in a fertile, loamy, moist, but well-drained, soil, which doesn’t dry out in summer or become waterlogged in winter. They can be planted in borders or gravel gardens and look good grown with ornamental grasses. They are attractive near water, but careful positioning is necessary as the corms mustn't get too wet.

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