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Picture of Festuca Banks Peninsula Blue (1964)
Festuca Banks Peninsula Blue

aka Blue Tussock Grass

=Habit: Clump =Leaves: Evergreen, Blue =Mature HxW: 30cm x 40cm

Native. An attractive clump forming perennial grass with cushions of blue-grey foliage. Easy to grow. tough and versatile. Plant in sun to part shade. Looks best group planted. Evergreen.

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

(Out of Stock) 15/20 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

(Out of Stock) 10/20 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


Picture of Festuca Coxii (1965)
Festuca Coxii

aka Blue Grass

=Habit: Clump =Leaves: Evergreen, Blue =Mature HxW: 15cm x 15cm

Native. A tough little native grass that hails from the Chatham Islands. The fine needles of foliage are a beautiful shade of blue green and quickly form a neat little clump. Can be used as an edging and certainly looks good mass planted. Easy to grow in a well drained sunny spot. Evergreen.

If you wish your Festuca coxii clumps can be divided annually to refresh and/or multiply.

New stock expected Middle of November, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $19.99. Payment on order.

(Out of Stock) 5/10 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


Picture of Hakonechloa Macra Aurola (10523)
Hakonechloa Macra Aurola

aka Golden Japanese forest grass

=Habit: Grass weeping =Leaves: Deciduous, Variegated =Mature HxW: 90cm x 90cm

Japanese forest grass. This grass is a stand out for it's brightly variegated golden foliage made distinctive by it's edge of green near the leaf margins. Tolerant of sun or shade but too much shade will bring more green than gold to the leaves. Perennial

Gorgeous colour compliment for a shady area in your garden, on your path edge or through a woodland.

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

(Out of Stock) 5/10 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


Picture of Imperata Cylindrica Red Baron (9755)
Imperata Cylindrica Red Baron

aka Japanese Bloodgrass

=Habit: Grass upright =Leaves: Deciduous, Variegated =Mature HxW: 45cm x 45cm

Blood-red spikes that fade to bright green at the base and become translucent with age make this grass a spectacular addition to the perennial border. It takes a while to strut its stuff, but in late summer, it shines like a jewel before it dies back. A real eye catcher.

Particularly effective planted with other grasses, or shown off in a container.

New stock expected Middle of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.

(Out of Stock) 15/25 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


New stock expected Middle of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.

(Out of Stock) 10/20 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


Picture of Isolepis Cernus (2746)
Isolepis Cernus

aka Fibre Optic Grass

=Flower Colour: White =Habit: Clump =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 15-35cm x 35cm

Fibre Optic Grass. A petite neat clump forming grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade, In a pot or as a marginal in a pond or bog garden. Water depth over the crown. Pretty white /brown flowers Spring through Summer. Relatively winter hardy.

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

(Out of Stock) 10/15 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


Picture of Libertia Peregrinans (3093)
Libertia Peregrinans

aka NZ Iris

=Flower Colour: White =Habit: Clump =Leaves: Evergreen, Brown =Mature HxW: 50cm x 80cm

A native perennial with narrow spears of bronze green foliage that turns orange-brown in winter. Wiry stems of dainty white 'butterfly' flowers appear in spring and summer. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Evergreen.

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

(Out of Stock) 30/40 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


Picture of Lilaeopsis Novae Zelandiae (3109)
Lilaeopsis Novae Zelandiae

aka Chain sword, micro sword grass

=Habit: Clump =Mature HxW: 10cm x 15cm

A lovely grassy plant that will carpet the bottom of your pond. Needs good light in deep water although otherwise easy to grow. Provides good habitat for goldfish and also helps to oxygenate the water. Can reach 10 to 15 cm in height.

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

(Out of Stock) 2/5 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


Picture of Miscanthus Gracillimus (29737)
Miscanthus Gracillimus

aka Japanese Silver Grass

=Habit: Clump =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.8m x 1.2m

A showy ornamental grass. Foliage has a distinctive bronze autumn color. Tassel-like flowers which mature to silver appear in autumn, rising 30-50cm above the foliage. Dies down in winter, trim back before spring so new growth comes through nice and fresh. Deciduous. Hardy.

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

(Out of Stock) 100/120 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


Picture of Miscanthus Morning Light (29738)
Miscanthus Morning Light

aka Ornamental Grass

=Flower Colour: White/Pink =Habit: Clump =Leaves: Deciduous, Green =Mature HxW: 1.8m x 1.2m

This ornamental grass is a compact perennial with narrow leaves, finely edged with white and pink-tinged tassels of flowers in autumn. Cut down old foliage in winter so new, fresh leaves will shoot in Spring.

This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock.

(Out of Stock) 90/130 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


Picture of Ophiopogon Black Dragon (3664)
Ophiopogon Black Dragon

aka Mondo Grass

=Flower Colour: Lavender =Habit: Clump =Leaves: Evergreen, Brown =Mature HxW: 25cm x spreadscm

Black Mondo Grass. This unique perennial has distinctive stiff purple-black foliage which clumps together to form little mounds that can be used as a ground cover or edging. Small lilac flowers appear in summer followed by shiny black berries. Evergreen.

New stock expected Middle of October, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $6.99. Payment on order.

20 @ $6.00 each

(Out of Stock) 10/15 cm  QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST


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