Archive for the ‘Garden Plants > Grasses’ Category
Golden Variegated Sweet Dwarf Grass – Acorus gramineus Ogon
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A striking evergreen grass-like perennial that is very tolerant and can be grown almost anywhere. Whether the waters edge, slightly submerged or in a grass garden. This dwarf grass also makes a great container plant.
Variegated Japanese Sedge – Carex oshimensis Evergold
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A striking dwarf evergreen sedge that forms a small tussock of yellow striped leaves. Plant in a grass garden or to the front of a mixed border for the best effect.
Ornamental grasses available online at the Eden Project Shop – Ophiopogon planiscarpus nigrescens
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The ultimate gothic ornamental grass - the black mondo is an evergreen perennial with shiny grass-like foliage forming small slow spreading clumps. The black leaves look fabulous in contrast to ferns and lighter green grasses. The white flowers appear in summer followed by dark black-blue fruit.
Pampas Grass (dwarf) – Cortaderia selloana Pumila
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This is an old favourite which still performs. A great dramatic plant especially when displaying a full head of flambouyant plumes.