Grass & Grass-Like Plants
Calamagrostis arundinacea
Upright and clump forming, tufted grass. Forms a mound of arching narrow grey-green leaves. Fluffy, arching pink tinged flower plumes in late Summer and Autumn fade to a silvery-grey. Makes an attractive dried flower. Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Good in beds and borders. Excellent for mass planting but also good as a specimen or in large containers. Approximate height and spread- 100cm x 70cm.
Calamagrostis Karl Foerster
Feather Reed Grass. Garden plant for the flowerbed in moist to wet fertile soil in full sun. A grass that accompanies low growing perennials very well. An attractive upright grass with dark green leaves. Soft feathery green plumes in Summer mature to stiff pale brown spikes lasting to late Autumn. Height 150 cm, spread 70 cm.
Calamagrostis x acu. Overdam
Upright grass with variegated green and white striped foliage. Soft feathery purplish plumes in Summer mature to stiff pale brown spikes lasting until late Autumn. Garden plant for the flowerbed in moist to wet fertile soil in full sun. A great addition to the meadow garden. Height 120 cm, spread 60 cm.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Ruby Cute’
Miscanthus are wonderful clump-forming, ornamental grasses which are very reliable. This new dwarf variety of Miscanthus which will add colour and dimension to any garden. Beginning with green shades, as this plant develops throughout the summer you will see it eventually turn to a stunning ruby red.
