All Perennial Grasses

aka Golden Japanese forest grass
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

aka Japanese Bloodgrass
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.
10-20 cm
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15-20 cm
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aka Fibre Optic Grass
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

aka NZ Iris
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.
Stock of this item is very low.
10-15
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A semi-submergable plant that will grow compact, and around the margins of a pond or along the sides of a creek in the sand or silt.Tall thin spear shaped green leaves. Cream flowers. Pretty to look at. Winter hardy.
5-10 cm
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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.
2-5 cm
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This variegated grass-like perennial Lomandra is beautiful and soft with small yellow flowers from September to April. The light coloured foliage provides great contrast in the garden. Handles full sun but prefers light to moderate shade. Tolerant of drought and frost. Evergreen
10-15 cm
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25-35 cm
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Stock of this item is very low.
20-25 cm
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30-35 cm
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An Aussie perennial known as Echidna grass is a fine, short, lime green Lomandra that forms neat rounded clumps. It is resilient, drought tolerant and makes a great foliage feature in rockeries,in masse landscaping or in a pot for a stunning display. Hardy, Easy care. Evergreen
15-20 cm
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aka Mat Rusher
This Aussie perennial is ideal for group planting in sun or part shade. Fine needles of lime-green foliage form an attractive clump and look good all year round. Little stems of yellow fragrant flowers in summer. Tolerates poor soil but likes good drainage. Easy to grow. Evergreen.
New stock expected Middle of April, 2027. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
(Out of Stock) 25/35 cm QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST

aka Mat Rush
A tough little Aussie with attractive, lime green needles of foliage that form a neat rounded clump. Will grow in sun or part shade and once established is tolerant of just about any conditions including long dry periods. Looks best planted in groups or drifts. Evergreen
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
(Out of Stock) 10/15 cm QTY: ADD TO WAITLIST
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