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AMPELODESMOS MAURITANICA

Family: Poaceae | Common name: Mauritania Vine-Reed

A stupendous, sizeable clump of large, one-sided, brown panicles, which hang from striking upright stems, rise up from a non-spreading clump of fine-textured blades. Rather resembling pampas grass, this hardy, long-lived, evergreen specimen will remain attractive all winter long. The strong green grass of the "Mauritanian Vine-Reed" was indeed used to tie up vines, and is a superb focal point for a sunny spot. ... Learn More

$3.47

(50+ seeds)

ASTELIA BANKSII

Family: Asteliaceae | Common name: COASTAL ASTELIA, WHARAWHARA

From attractive clumps of silvery-green, hairy, sword-like leaves, arise panicles of white flowers in summer, followed by purple-pink fruits in autumn. Forming dramatic foliage, this superb, hardy, evergreen architectural plant from New Zealand is perfect for coastal gardens, or anywhere there is some shelter, and especially adding a tropical feel to the garden, particularly in areas of partial shade. ... Learn More

$4.42

(10 seeds)

BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA

Family: Poacaeae | Common name: Giant Thorny Bamboo, Indian Thorny Bamboo, Spiny Bamboo, Bambusa bambos

One of the tallest grasses in the world, this true giant has numerous branches at the nodes with one or two being exceptionally large with many stems tufted onto a stout root stock. Although it thrives in tropical to subtropical climates and is best grown in warm humid temperate areas, it can be easily grown as a pot plant or for impressive summer bedding. Its young shoots are consumed as food in some parts of China and India and new shoots start growing slowly, but soon grow approximately 30 cm per day, indeed 75 cm in one day has been recorded in Sri Lanka. Its hard wood is also used by Chin ... Learn More

$3.94

(12+ seeds)

BRIZA MAXIMA

Family: Gramineae | Common name: Big Quaking Grass, Great Quaking Grass

An attractive and lovely annual grass bearing large trembling lockets on many stems. Gently self-seeds, moving around the garden until it finds a place where it is happy, but is shallow rooted and very easy to pull out should the need arise. ... Learn More

$3.47

(50 seeds)

BRIZA MEDIA

Family: Poaceae | Common name: Perennial Quaking Grass, Cow-quake, Didder

The ever popular "Perennial Quaking Grass" is ideal either as a spot plant or a cut flower. Long lived and bone hardy, the massed heads of pendant flowers move and actually rattle in the slightest breeze. ... Learn More

$2.65

CAREX BUCHANANII

Family: Cyperacae | Common name: Leatherleaf Sedge

Dense, erect tussocks of copper-bronze make this one of the most sought after and grown architectural plants. When grown as a solitary specimen it makes a stunning effect with contrasting flowers or silver foliage plants. ... Learn More

$2.65

(150+ seeds)

CAREX COMANS 'BRONZE'

Family: Cyperaceae | Common name: Sedge 'Bronze'

A delightful tufted plant producing an evergreen clump of whippy, bronzed, reddish leaves, which make an impressive statement in an exposed spot. This is one of the desirable, often expensive grasses but is easily grown from seed. ... Learn More

$3.47

(350+ seeds)

CAREX COMANS 'FROSTED CURLS'

Family: Cyperaceae | Common name: Carex Frosted Curls, New Zealand Hair Sedge, New Zealand Sedge Grass

From New Zealand comes another lovely form of Carex comans, which forms a compact and most attractive yellow "haystack", perhaps "weeping willow" would be more accurate, from which protrude long, whip-like stems studded with terminal brown seed heads. ... Learn More

$3.47

(50 seeds)

CAREX FLAGELLIFERA

Family: Cyperaceae | Common name: Whip sedge bronze form, Weeping Brown Sedge

Solid tussocks of almost metallic bronze, sprout long thin whip-like stems carrying terminal clusters of seeds. An impressive specimen given enough space, whether in the ground or in a container. ... Learn More

$2.65

CAREX GRAYI

Family: Cyperaceae | Common name: Gray's Sedge, Common Bur Sedge

A rare and very ornamental grass carrying large, spiked, star-like seed heads, certainly the largest heads of all sedges, which bear a distinct resemblance to the old spiked maces. Superb for cutting or flower arrangements and a wonderful clumping specimen if given room. ... Learn More

$3.47

(6 seeds)

CAREX MORROWII 'PINKIE'

Family: Cyperaceae

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 superb whatever its true identity. ... Learn More

$3.47

(20+ seeds)

CAREX PENDULA

Family: Cyperaceae | Common name: Drooping Sedge, Pendulous Sedge, Weeping Sedge

The largest of the common sedges, making an enormous pampas grass-sized clump of broad almost lily-like leaves, beneath stout arching stems, which hold long drooping spikes of russet coloured flowers. ... Learn More

$2.65

(300+ seeds)

CAREX PENDULA 'MOONRAKER'

Family: Cyperaceae | Common name: Pendulous Sedge, The Streaker

A valuable new introduction. In early spring bright clumps of waxy cream-coloured blades erupt from the bare soil. An exciting and distinctive grass for an open spot or beside water. Later, long catkins of pendulous seeds hang down. One of the very few variegated/coloured grasses coming true from seed. ... Learn More

$3.33

(90+ seeds)

CAREX SELECTED SPECIES MIX

Family: Cyperaceae

We are including a generous selection from all of the small and medium sedges that we grow, and are also including some very attractive ones that we are unable to name which were collected in New Zealand. ... Learn More

$3.94

(750 seeds)

CAREX SEROTINA

Family: Cyperaceae | Common name: Small-fruited yellow Sedge

A delightful dwarf grass with sizeable, hard spiky stars clustered atop short, triangular, cross-sectioned stems. As it is such a small member of this family it is ideal for a trough, rock-garden or edge of border. ... Learn More

$2.65

(270 seeds)