The "Mauritanian Vine-Reed" was indeed used to tie up vines, and is a superb focal point for a sunny spot. Large, one-sided, brown panicles on striking upright stems rise up from a non-s... >>

"Chilean Quaking Grass". We collected this new grass from the foothills of Volcano Antuco on our Chilean Seed Expedition in 1994 (RB94154). Nodding panicles of seedheads, some plants ev... >>

Dense, erect tussocks of copper-bronze make this one of the most sought after and grown architectural plants. Makes a stunning effect with contrasting flowers or silver foliage plants. >>

A delightful tufted plant producing an evergreen clump of whippy, bronzed reddish leaves. One of the desirable, often expensive grasses - but easily grown from seed. >>

From New Zealand comes another lovely specimen. Forms a compact and amusing yellow "haystack" (perhaps "weeping willow" would be more accurate), from which protrude whip-like st... >>

A very ornamental grass carrying large, spiked, star-like seed heads, which bear a distinct resemblance to the old spiked maces. Superb for cutting or flower arrangements. >>

Exceptionally large, dramatic, knobbly spikes of seeds, even larger than those on the popular Carex grayi. This rare, bone hardy plant from damp North American woods has probably the most ornament... >>

A delectable new grass from Japan. Superb spring foliage emerges in shades of pink and bronze, darkening later. Unlike any pictures we have been able to research, but this new grass is absolutely ... >>

"Palm Sedge". A solid clump forming specimen carrying heads of multi-tufted russet brown seedheads. A good solid perennial from the woodlands of north-central North America. >>

A valuable new introduction. In early spring bright clumps of waxy cream-coloured blades erupt from the bare soil. In summer they age to green as the arching stems of pendulous seeds arise. One of ... >>