All Perennial Grasses

aka Slender Sweet Flag
Evergreen perennial that looks a little bit like a cross between and Iris and a grass. The leaves are attractively striped in shades of chartreuse and cream. The foliage is unusually aromatic. Ideal for planting in bog gardens or at the edge of ponds to a depth of 20cm. Prefers sun.
10-15 cm
Height range of stock

aka Sweet Flag
Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves with cream margins on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen.
10-20 cm
Height range of stock

aka Sweet Flag
Sweet little yellow grass for miniature gardens and fairy gardens. Tufts of spiky yellow foliage make a striking accent in little landscapes and container plantings. Has a very soft smooth feel to the fingertips and sweet fresh scent to the nose.
10-15 cm
Height range of stock

aka Sweet Flag
Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen.
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aka Feather Reed Grass
Ornamental variegated grass with green and white foliage. Flowers with upright spikes of green, red and bronze colourations then fade to a light brown. Enjoys moist soil in part shade to full sun. This grass goes dormant in the coolest winter months.
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A striking clump forming perennial grass with long arching leaves which have a flat surface. This grass has long flower panicles which start bronzey brown and fade to pale brown over summer.Enjoys moist soil in part shade to full sun. this grass goes dormant in the coolest winter months.
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5-10 cm
Height range of stock

Attractive NZ native grass that forms a clump of tussock-like foliage. The leaves are a dark bronze purple. Upright and graceful, looks fabulous planted in large drifts. Hardy to just about any conditions but happiest in a sunny position that does not dry out completely in summer. Evergreen.
15-25 cm
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aka Hair Sedge
Native Hair Sedge.. The name Comans means "luxuriant head of hair" and this native Tussock Grass certainly has a fine head of green needle foliage. Tolerant of just about any conditions including coastal. Quickly forms a clump and is invaluable for adding texture to the garden. Evergreen.
10-20 cm
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aka Hair Sedge
Native. A lovely soft bronze- red grass with fine tufts of arching foliage. Grows in a wide range of conditions including coastal. Comans means "like a luxuriant head of hair" hence the common name of 'Hair Sedge'. Looks its best in large drifts. Evergreen.
10-20 cm
Height range of stock

aka Autumn Sedge
Wetland Native - Autumn Sedge. Attractive tufts of coarse green foliage with strong bronze tones. Summer seed-heads of dark brown. Will grow happily in moist damp conditions in sun or part shade. Tough and robust, great for mass planting in difficult spots. Evergreen.
Stock of this item is very low.
40-50 cm
Height range of stock
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