Perennial Grass like Plants

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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aka Miniature Toetoe
The perfect plant to add texture and movement to your planting scheme. The arching narrow foliage sways gracefully in the wind. Plumes of creamy green flowers appear in early summer. Hardy and tolerant, easy to grow just about anywhere but prefers a well-drained position. Evergreen.
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aka Water plant, Umbrella grass
Aquatic. An attractive ornamental Cyperus plant with long umbrella-like fronds. Grows in sun to part shade. Prefers moist soil or water up to 15cm deep. Great for water gardens, ponds or pots. Perennial.
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aka Dwarf Papyrus
Dwarf Papyrus. A striking plant for pond margins or bog gardens. Tall leafless stems are topped off by highly ornamental umbels that carry the tiny brown flowers. Happiest in the sun and moist soil. Doesn't like the cold or harsh frost. Evergreen.
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aka Smart Grass
A versatile little tuft forming gollden grass that is evergreen and will grow just about anywhere. Quite tough and hardy. Panicles of insignificant flower spikes appear in summer. Group together in clumps for an informal effect.
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