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Mass plantings of grasses add a great natural feel to garden spaces, and are a effective groundcover and evergreen alternative to a lot of perennials and shrubs which fill up our gardens. Grasses work well in both traditional gardens and contemporary settings, and are generally easy to grow and low maintenance. The key to success is choosing the right variety for your planting project; below we have listed a range of species from Japan, America, New Zealand, as well as some of our own native species.

  • Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spears'

    Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spears'

    A superb and versatile plant from New Zealand with completely silver flax-like foliage. Makes a bold statement in the mixed border with sedums and euphorbias or can be grown in gravel with succulents and alpine plants. Also a great pot plant. Full sun. 120cm.

    $7.50
    3 for $15 Available
  • Astelia solandri

    Astelia solandri

    Epiphyte from the west coast of the south island of New Zealand with beautiful silvery flax like foliage, often found growing in trees. Makes a good hanging basket or pot-plant. Part sun to full sun. 60cm.

    $8.50
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  • Austrostipa stipoides

    Austrostipa stipoides

    Native grass found mostly around coastal areas in Tasmania and Victoria, this is our local form from the southern Channel area. It forms a lovely tussock in the garden and is less prone to die-back than some of the poa species. Part sun to full sun. 60cm.

    $5.50
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  • Beschorneria yuccoides

    Beschorneria yuccoides

    From the family Agavaceae, a Mexican native with bold foliage resembling a giant yucca. Vivid red and green flowers. Full sun. 120cm.

    $6.50
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  • Deschampsia caespitosa

    Deschampsia caespitosa

    Evergreen mounding grass with delightful seedheads in autumn, will not self seed like many native grasses do. Lovely with sedums and miscanthus. Part sun to full sun. 60cm.

    $6.50
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  • Diplarrhena moraea

    Diplarrhena moraea

    Tasmanian native flag iris, useful for re-vegetation, coastal gardens, or foliage effect in combination with grasses and succulents. Lovely and abundant white flowers in spring, evergreen leaves. Part sun to full sun. 80cm.

    $6.50
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  • Elegia capensis

    Elegia capensis

    A versatile rush from South Africa that will grow in a surprising range of conditions. The tall foliage is particularly good all year round and the new growth resembles bamboo. Good for structure amongst herbaceous plants. Part sun to full sun. 180cm.

    $6.50
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  • Liriope 'Evergreen Giant'

    Liriope 'Evergreen Giant'

    Evergreen foliage for edges & mass planting in landscaping applications. Requires good drainage & part shade. Part sun to shade. 25cm.

    $6.50
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  • Lomandra longifolia

    Lomandra longifolia

    Native perennial for mass planting with grasses, or for ground cover and in-fill between larger shrubs like banksia and dodonea. Evergreen upright foliage, drought tolerant and quick growing. Trim back every four years. Part sun to full sun. 80cm.

    $5.50
    3 for $15 Available
  • Miscanthus 'Adagio'

    Miscanthus 'Adagio'

    Excellent perennial grass from Japan. Like a miniature 'Sarabande' type but only a bit over knee high. Typical feathery seed heads in autumn. Part sun to full sun. 60cm.

    $7.50
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  • Miscanthus 'Sarabande'

    Miscanthus 'Sarabande'

    A perennial grass with fine silvery green foliage, colouring bronze in autumn. The flowers and seedheads are an attractive fan shape. Clumping and non-invasive. Part sun to full sun. 120cm.

    $7.50
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  • Miscanthus 'Silver Feather'

    Miscanthus 'Silver Feather'

    A beautiful variety with silver and reddish flower heads that stand well above the foliage and last into winter. Like other varieties, cut down to ground level in winter every few years. Part sun to full sun. 250cm.

    $7.50
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  • Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegata'

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegata'

    Tall architectural grass for the herbaceous border or formal plantings with variegated white and green leaves. Semi evergreen but best cut back every few years. Part sun to full sun. 150cm.

    $7.50
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  • Miscanthus transmorrisonensis

    Miscanthus transmorrisonensis

    Evergreen variety with cascades of beautiful silvery plumes in autumn, vigourous and clump forming. allow space to show off its best qualities. Combines well with perovskia and stipa arundinacea. Part sun to full sun. 120cm.

    $7.50
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  • Poa gunnii

    Poa gunnii

    Alpine tussock found in Tasmanian alpine areas. It does surprisingly well in most garden conditions providing it is well drained. Part sun to full sun. 60cm.

    $5.50
    3 for $15 Available
  • Stipa gigantea

    Stipa gigantea

    Native to Spain, Portugal and Morocco, a spectacular tall grass with attractive seed heads in autumn. Takes a few years to achieve maturity but well worth the wait. Full sun. 200cm.

    $7.50
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  • Stipa gigantea 'Beth Chatto Form'

    Stipa gigantea 'Beth Chatto Form'

    Improved form with wider leaf blades than the species and larger inflorescence. A beautiful plant for larger spaces. Part sun to full sun. 140cm.

    $7.50
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  • Yucca aloefolia

    Yucca aloefolia

    Tree yucca, forms a trunk at maturity and attractive in flower. Makes a great pot specimen and useful in dry and coastal gardens amongst succulents and grasses. Part sun to full sun. 200cm.

    $7.50
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  • Yucca filamentosa

    Yucca filamentosa

    Drought & cold hardy beautifully fragrant yucca with tall clusters of white bells. Attractive pot plant or border specimen. Part sun to full sun. 90cm.

    $6.50
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