Dactylis glomerata ‘Variegata’

Variegated Cocksfoot. A bold plant with downy leaves variegated bright white. 25cm. (1LR)

£3.50

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Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’

Clumps of narrow, deep green leaves and slender, arching stems bearing metallic bronze flower panicles from early summer, they turn buff with age. Average soil in sun or light shade. 1m.  (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldstaub’

Large golden yellow panicles on arching stems to 1.2m. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’

Neat clumps of mid-green leaves and upright stems bearing shining heads of golden flowers in early summer. The heads are held throughout summer, autumn and into winter.  60cm. (9cmSQ) 

£3.00

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Deschampsia cespitosa var. vivipara

A very green plant, young plants in place of flowers on slender arching stems to 90cm. Semi evergreen grass for sun or shade in average to good soil. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Ehrharta thunbergii

Seemingly unheard of African grass with nearly leafless stems. I suppose it will flower if we get a warm, dry, long summer. Spreading and hardy. Good for an ethereal look. 50cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.50

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Elymus riparius

A pretty American wheatgrass with powdery grey stems and bright green leaves until autumn when the foliage turns many wonderful shades.  The bristly nodding flower spikes are produced from midsummer and ripen an attractive cinnamon brown. 1.5m.  Average soil in sun. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Elymus villosus

Upright growth to 1.5m topped with bristly flowers of rich green, turning strawy later. Foliage turns butter yellow in autumn. Super planted in large swathes in a sunny position. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Elymus villosus var. arkansanus

Bright shiny green leaves on rich mahogany stems. Bristly bottle-brush-like flowers open green, tinged red, and turn strawy for the winter. 1.5m. Fantastic autumn foliage colour. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Eragrostis chloremelas

Similar to the following but with greyish foliage and more delicate arching flowers in summer. A little shorter to 90cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Eragrostis curvula

African Love Grass. Fine, dark green drooping leaves and graceful, arching black flowers from May-October. For a warm, sunny, well drained position. 90cm. (9cmSQ)

£2.50

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Eragrostis curvula S&SH 10

A fine form with narrow pale green leaves and very slender arching panicles of fine grey-green flowers all summer-autumn. 1m.  Drained soil in full sun. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Eragrostis elliottii

Clumps of clear powdery blue-grey foliage send up arching grey flowers which turn tan after a few weeks. A great new introduction from the USA. 90cm. Drained soil in full sun. (9cmSQ)

£3.50

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Eragrostis ‘Wind Dancer’

Probably a selection of E. curvula or E. elliottii.  Clumps of fine grey foliage and arching stems with heavy panicles of fine grey flowers all summer into autumn.  Drained soil in sun.  75cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.50

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Festuca elegans

Tufts of thread-like, upright green leaves make a different shape plant to most fescues. Pale flowers on slender stems to 80cm.  Foliage to 20cm.  Drained soil in sun, from Spain and Portugal. (9cmSR)

£3.00

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Festuca glauca ‘Auslese’

A selection with bloomy, blue-grey foliage in the usual spiky hedgehog like clump. Greyish flowers on arching stems in early summer.  Easy in drained soil in full sun. 30cm. (9cmSQ) 

£3.00

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Festuca glauca ‘Seeigel’

Cute little clumps of very fine leaves, mostly green but a little grey tint. Great for a fresher look to the grey forms.  Drained soil in full sun.  20cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Festuca glauca ‘Silberreiher’

Neat clumps of pale silvery-grey, fine foliage and short stems bearing greyish green flowers in early summer. Drained soil in sun. 20cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Festuca longifolia

Bright greyish blue foliage and straw coloured, arching stems bearing the flowers. Drained soil in sun. 25cm.  Not as easy as F. glauca, one for the collector perhaps. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Festuca mairei

Atlas Fescue. Foliage similar to Stipa gigantea but with thread-like flowers to 1m. Average soil in sun (9cmSQ).

£3.00

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Festuca ovina ‘Sohrewald’

A richer bluey-grey than most. Otherwise it is a typical hedgehog-like clump to about 20cm. Drained soil in sun. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Festuca paniculata

Clumps of upright, relatively broad leaves bright green with grey backs to 40cm.  Long, arching stems bear heads of purple-brown flowers mid spring to early summer. Drained soil in sun. 60cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Festuca ‘Siskiyou Blue’

A stunning recent selection with powdery blue/grey leaves, longer than normal.  Makes a decent clump to 45cm high.  Drained soil in sun or suitable for a container. (1LR)

£5.00

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Festuca valesiaca var. glaucantha

Another of the grey, hedgehog, types.  This one makes neat clumps of softer-looking fine grey leaves to 15cm. Slender flowers to 35cm turn a lovely buff as they go to seed. Well drained soil in sun. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Festuca violacea

Neat tufts of very fine blue-green foliage and pretty tan flowers to 30cm. Drained soil in full sun.  (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Helictotrichon sempervirens

Tussocks of fine powdery blue/grey leaves and arching stems of tawny oat-like flowers in summer. Needs well drained soil in full sun to do well. Don't overfeed it! 1.2m. (1LR)

£3.50

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Hierochloe odorata

Holy or Vanilla Grass - so called because of the sweet scent from crushed or cut foliage and roots - good for strewing on the floor! Creeping tussocks of fresh green leaves and warm brownish flowers to 60cm.  Average soil in sun. (1.5LR)

£4.00

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Holcus mollis ‘Albovariegatus’

Very pretty mats of cream and pink variegated foliage, very soft to the touch. Dainty flowers in summer.  Average to dry soil in sun or part shade. 30cm.   (9cmSQ)

£2.50

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Holcus mollis ‘White Fog’

Another white variegated form of this native grass.  This form has more white on the leaf than the usual ‘Albovariegatus’, otherwise it is the same.  30cm. (1LR) 

£3.50

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Juncus effusus ‘Unicorn’

A new, giant, form of corkscrew rush.  Thick green, tubular leaves spiral wildly up to 1m. Much easier and more vigorous than more familiar forms. Good soil, sun or light shade. Evergreen. (2LR)

£6.00

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Juncus pallidus

This giant rush comes from Australia and New Zealand but seems very hardy. Thick greyish leaves to 1.5m with tiny whitish flowers in summer. Clumping and highly architectural. Average soil in sun. (1LSQ)

£4.00

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Juncus patens ‘Carman’s Grey’

Recent introduction forming dense clumps of steel-blue/grey tubular foliage. Chestnut brown flowers in summer. Moist or wet soil in sun or light shade. 60cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Koeleria glauca

Neat tussocks of soft grey leaves and upright stems bearing spikes of flowers in spring/summer.  Smaller and neater than most Festuca, this is suitable for any drained soil in sun.  30cm.  (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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