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Ophiogon planiscapus Nigrescens

Dense tufts of arching, narrowly strap-shaped, leathery black leaves 20-30cm in length. Racemes of small purplish flowers, followed by glossy black berries

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Posted: 6 February 2016
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Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal

Deciduous, metallic blue leaved variety. Elegant, airy pink flowers up to 80cm Full sun. Sand, Chalk and Loam soils. Well-drained, Moist but well-drained. Maximum height 0.5-1m. Maximum spread 0.5-1m. Time...

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Posted: 6 February 2016
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Panicum vir. Shenandoah

In early summer, its leaf blades are tipped in red, and by autumn, the entire leaf is a rich burgundy color, topped by pink plumes.

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Posted: 6 February 2016
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Pennisetum Hamelin

A clump-forming perennial grass with arching linear leaves and cylindrical panicles of bristly, purple-tinged spikelets in late summer Full sun. Loam, Chalk and Sand soils. Well-drained. Maximum height 0.5-1m. Maximum...

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Posted: 6 February 2016
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Pennisetum orientale

A clump-forming tufted perennial grass to 60cm in height, with arching, linear leaves and hairy, narrow, grey-mauve panicles 10-14cm in length, like soft bottle-brushes

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Posted: 6 February 2016
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Pennisetum Red Bunny Tails

A clumping warm season grass. It has green foliage with beautiful red foxtail blooms that become buff-white with maturity.

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Posted: 6 February 2016
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Schizachyrium sco. Cairo

Striking colourful grey-green grass. Takes on a blueish hue when in a sunny position Full sun or Partial shade. All soil types. Moist, Well-drained soil. Maximum height 1-2m.

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Posted: 6 February 2016
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Scirpus / Isolepsis Cernua

Fibre Optic grass. Slender, cylindrical, bright green stems and cream to greenish brown flowers borne on the end of stems in early to midsummer.

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Posted: 6 February 2016
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Stipa arundinacea

A tall, evergreen grass, with arching, green leaves turning orange-brown in winter and panicles of purple-green flower spikelets that emerge in summer.

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Posted: 6 February 2016
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Stipa gigantea

A robust tufted evergreen grass to 2m, with arching linear green leaves and large panicles of oat-like purplish flowers which ripen to gold

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Posted: 6 February 2016
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