Pennard Plants Catalog for 2006

ID Product Code Variety Genera  Species Description Price Flowertime Height Position Pot Size Soil Type
1 Bm002 murieliae Simba Bamboo Fargesia Smaller than the species. Fresh green foliage with many culms, excellent for the smaller garden or in pots 15 N/A 2 Sun/P 3 N
2 Bm003 nitida Bamboo Fargesia Small, narrow leaves, purple-black new culms, upright when young but then drooping, best in shade, lovely-graceful 5 N/A 3 PS/S 2 N
3 Bm004 Tranquillans Shiroshima Bamboo Hibanobambusa Long leaves strongly variegated dark green & cream, bushy habit 15 N/A 2 Sun/P 3 N
4 Bm005 Aurea Bamboo Phyllostachys Bright green canes, ageing to greenish-yellow in full sun, tough & adaptable 30 N/A 5 Sun 5 N
5 Bm006 Aureosulcata Spectabilis Bamboo Phyllostachys Excellent golden stemmed bamboo, green stripe on culm, young culms exposed to sun are a beautiful burgundy colour. Very hardy & reliable 30 N/A 4 Sun/P 5 N
6 Bm007 Bambusoides Castillonis Bamboo Phyllostachys Splendid bamboo with golden yellow stalks irregularly streaked with green 45 N/A 5 Sun 7 N
7 Bm008 Bambusoides Holochrysa Bamboo Phyllostachys Completely yellow culm, can be streaked green at  base 45 N/A 5 Sun 7 N
8 Bm009 Bissetii Bamboo Phyllostachys Vigorous & hardy with shiny dark green culms, great in cold exposed conditions 40 N/A 5 Sun/P 10 N
9 Bm010 Flexuosa Bamboo Phyllostachys Graceful & supple foliage on light green culms, will tolerate chalky soils 40 N/A 5 Sun 10 D/N
10 Bm011 Manii Bamboo Phyllostachys The best decorative bamboo for wet sites, dense foliage & not fussy about soil 40 N/A 5 Sun/P 10 N/W
11 Bm012 Meyeri Bamboo Phyllostachys Green-yellow culms, decorative yet useful, its wood is commonly used for tool handles in China 10 N/A 6 Sun 3 N
12 Bm013 vivax "Aureocaulis" Bamboo Phyllostachys Yellow culm streaked with green at internodes, Very hardy and high growing 20 N/A 6 Sun/P 3 N
13 Bm014 Nigra Bamboo Phyllostachys The black bamboo, culms turn to ebony-black when exposed to sun, non-running, shelter from wind 25 N/A 5 Sun 3 N
14 Bm015 Nigra Boryana Bamboo Phyllostachys Large culms, dark green or bluish spotted brown. Very hardy & easy to grow. Also available in larger sizes 20 N/A 10 Sun 3 N
15 Bm016 Rubromarginata Bamboo Phyllostachys Green erect culms, supple-hanging foliage, Vigorous culms turn orange yellow in sun 20 N/A 5 Sun 3 N
16 Bm018 Pygmaeus Bamboo Pleioblastus A hardy, spreading bamboo excellent for ground cover. Small narrow green leaves to 1 ft 5 N/A 0.25 Sun/P 1 N
17 Bm019 Simonii Bamboo Pleioblastus A tall & very hardy bamboo with olive green canes ageing to dull green with prominent white sheath scars. Excellent for hedges/screens 5 N/A 5 Sun/P 1 N
18 Bm020 Variegatus Bamboo Pleioblastus Beautiful creamy-white variegation, good ground cover or as a container specimen 5 N/A 0.9 Sun/P 1 N
19 Bm021 crassinodus "Kew Beauty" Bamboo Thamnocalamus with an upright stature & blue-grey new culms, ageing to brown-red or even deep red in good light, Branches also age to red Hardy to -13c 30 N/A 5 Sun/P 3 N
20 Bm022 Viridistriatus auricomus Bamboo Pleioblastus A very beautiful dwarf bamboo, green & yellow striped leaves which are very striking. Supply ample moisture if planted in sun, prune hard in spring. 10 N/A 0.9 Sun/P 3 N
21 Bm023 Japonica Bamboo Pseudosasa Called this because of the straight culms it produces. Very good in shade & as a windbreak, spreads slowly, very hardy. 5 N/A 4 PS/S 2 N
22 Bm024 Japonica Tsutsumiana Bamboo Pseudosasa Shorter than the species with peculiar swellings above the nodes on mature canes, slow spreading. 30 N/A 3 Sun/P 5 N
23 Bm025 Tessellata Bamboo Sasa This bamboo has the largest leaves of any temperate species, grows in all soils 10 N/A 1.5 Sun/P 3 N
24 Bm026 kagamiana Bamboo Semiarundinaria Very hardy, very fine green culms turning brownish-crimson with age, bushy habit 40 N/A 3 Sun/P 10 N
25 Bm027 yashadake Kimmei Bamboo Semiarundinaria Culms start a shiny yellow, change to copper-yellow in summer & in winter turn red, nothing else quite like it 20 N/A 3 Sun/P 3 N
26 Bm028 anceps Bamboo Yushania Very hardy with small leaves & graceful umbrella habit. Appreciates some shelter & a shady place, excellent for screen 15 N/A 3.5 Sun/P 3 N
27 Bm029 masamuneana Albostriata Bamboo Sasa Striking, bold white variegations that fade to yellow, a vigorous variety that needs space. 15 N/A 1 Sun/P 2 N
28 Bm030 chino Elegantissimus Bamboo Pleioblastus Attractive white variegated form with narrow leaves, vigorous but makes a good tub specimen. 20 2 Sun/P 3 N
29 Bm031 kumasaca Bamboo Shibataea Dark green leaves ageing yellow-green, a small bamboo which is not at all invasive, 15 N/A 1 Sun/P 2 N/W
30 Bm032 shibuyanua Tsuboi Bamboo Pleioblastus One of the best small variegated bamboos, brightly cream variegated and not inclined to stray. Benefits from regular pruning. 15 1.5 Sun/P 2 N
31 Bm033 crassinodus "Merlyn" Bamboo Thamnocalamus Its culms and branches are green aging to yellow-green and is more leafy than Kew Beauty. Heavy branching and small leaves. Hardy to -13c 30 N/A 5 Sun/P 3 N
32 Bu037 papilio Bulbs Gladiolus Unusual greenish purple flowers in September, perennial in a sunny, well drained spot 4 Aug 0.9 Sun/P 0.5 N
33 Bu047 filifolia Bulbs Nerine Grass-like leaves & delicate crinkled pink flowers 4 Sep-Nov 0.2 Sun 0.5 D
34 Bu048 Joy’s Purple Bulbs Eucomis New release for 2003. A dwarf ‘pineapple flower’ with purple foliage and pink flowers on a dwarf plant, give a well-drained, sunny spot or great in pots 5 Jul-Sept 0.5 Sun 1 N/D
35 Bu050 comosa Sparkling Burgundy Bulbs Eucomis We are glad to be able to add this stunning variety to our list at last. Dark green/burgundy leaves with red stems, reddish-pink flowers in late summer. 5 Jun-Sept 0.6 Sun 2 N/D
36 Bu051 mackenii Hybrids Bulbs Cyrtanthus Clusters of scented tubular flowers in shades of cream, yellow, orange and pink, Very lovely but only half hardy, over winter in cold greenhouse, comes from S. Africa's eastern cape 4 Jul-Sept 0.25 Sun 0.3 D/N
37 Bu059 bowdenii Pink Triumph Bulbs Nerine Grass-like leaves & delicate crinkled pink flowers on long stems 4 Sep-Nov 0.2 Sun 0.5 D
38 Bu060 puncata Pallidiflora Bulbs Eucomis Rare, an unusual version of the South African ‘pineapple flower’ 5 July-Sept 0.3 Sun 2 D/N
39 Bu061 pole-evansii Bulbs Eucomis thick flower stalk to 6 ft high and an inch thick. With a 2 ft flower spike, green tinged with white - Amazing Plant 5 Jul-Sept 2 Sun 1 N/D
40 Fn005 Antartica Perennials Dicksonia The Tree Fern; Ours come from Tasmania & are hardy in normal winters. Prices & sizes on request N/A PS/S N/W
41 Fn009 regalis Perennials Osmunda Very large, moisture loving deciduous Fern 5 N/A 2 PS/S 1 N/W
42 Gr006 mauritanicus Grasses Ampelodesmus Used in early times to tie together grape vines. Majestic clump of fine evergreen foliage with purplish-green spikelets 6 Jul-Sept 1.5 Sun 2 N
43 Gr007 gerardii Grasses Andropogon Arching blue-green leaves, good autumn colour, flower stems to 2m 4 Aug-Oct 1.8 Sun 1 D/N
44 Gr008 sinensis Ferner Osten Grasses Miscanthus Translates "Far East",  plumes with a pronounced red colour when first opening. Wider leaved 4 Aug 2.1 Sun/P 1 N/W
45 Gr009 macrourum Grasses Pennisetum Lovely green upright bushy leaves and a long reddish solid plume about 2 inches long 4 Jul-sep 1.5 Sun 1 D
46 Gr010 bulbosum Variegata Grasses Arrhenatherum Grey-green foliage with white margin, silver/green flowers in  summer 4 Jun-Sep 0.6 Sun/P 1 N
47 Gr011 sylvatica Hohe Tatra Grasses Luzula New leaves lime green ageing yellow-green, Bright Yellow through Winter. Best un un-shaded position (Poland) 4 May-June 0.3 PS 1 N/W
48 Gr012 donax Grasses Arundo with bamboo like blue-grey leaves on tall stems, excellent for waterside & coastal planting 8 N/A 2.5 Sun 3 N
49 Gr013 gracilis Grasses Bouteloua so called because its seed heads resemble tiny mosquitoes. Plant in a container or raised bed where it can be best appreciated 4 Jul-Sept 0.3 Sun 1 D/N
50 Gr014 sylvaticum Grasses Brachypodium Pale yellow green leaves & slender pale green flower spikelets atop 90 cm stems 4 Jul-Sept 0.9 PS 1 N
51 Gr015 media Grasses Briza Perennial & evergreen, with panicles of locket shaped brownish white flowers slender stem, Best in sun but will grow in partial shade, heads are long lasting and persist into late summer, dangling most elegantly. 4 Jun-July 0.3 Sun/P 1 N/D
52 Gr017 acutiflora Karl Forster Grasses Calamagrostis one of the classic plants of modern landscape design, chiefly valued for its strong vertical lines. Excellent for mass planting, Pinkish grey flowers in June, Grows in any soil including clay, Sterile, so no troublesome seedlings 4 May-June 1 Sun 1 N
53 Gr018 acutiflora Overdam Grasses Calamagrostis Sport of Karl Forester, with white and green stripped foliage tinged with soft pink. Responds well to mid-season cutback, producing a new flush of brightly coloured foliage. Grows in any soil including clay, Sterile, so no troublesome seedlings 4 May-June 1 Sun 1 N
54 Gr019 emodensis Grasses Calamagrostis Upright broad green foliage, succession of beautiful plumes in late summer 4 Jul -Sept 1 Sun 1 N/D
55 Gr020 buchananii Grasses Carex Clumps of evergreen, coppery brown leaves, tips of leaves are curled like little pigs tails. Has a very distinct upright habit. Needs good drainage and tolerates drought. Happy under most conditions 4 N/A 0.6 Sun/PS 1 N/D
56 Gr021 comans Bronze Grasses Carex Narrow warm brown coloured leaves in arching mounds, good as ground cover or try it in a tall pot or hanging basket. Evergreen 4 Aug-Oct 0.3 Sun/P 1 N
57 Gr022 dolichostachya Kaga Nishiki Grasses Carex fountain like clumps with a deep yellow margin. Evergreen 4 N/A 0.2 Sun/P 1 N
58 Gr023 elata aurea Grasses Carex Bright golden leaves with green margin and brown flower spikes 4 June 0.6 Sun 1 W
59 Gr024 flagellifera Grasses Carex Similar to C. buchananii, but leaves of a more ginger colour and a weeping rather than upright habit, Dislikes drought but grows happily in most other conditions. Good in a pot 4 N/A 0.45 Sun/P 1 N
60 Gr025 testacea "Milk Chocolate" Grasses Carex Extremely attractive with bright brown leaves & orange tints in Autumn. Evergreen 4 N/A 0.6 Sun 1 N/D
61 Gr027 muskingumensis Grasses Carex Lush palm-like foliage, needs a good moist position. Semi-evergreen 4 Jun-Aug 0.9 Sun/P 1 W
62 Gr028 oshimensis Evergold Grasses Carex Superb evergreen sedge forms small clump. Bright yellow stripe thru leaf centre 4 N/a 0.25 Sun/P 1 N
63 Gr029 riparia Variegata Grasses Carex Long narrow arching leaves dramatically variegated white, best in Spring, can be invasive, but great in a pot (Likes Moist) 4 May-June 0.6 Sun/P 1 W
64 Gr030 siderosticha Variegata Grasses Carex Extremely colourful, inch-wide leaves which are striped white & pink-flushed at base, pity its not evergreen 4 N/A 0.3 Sun/P 1 D
65 Gr031 solandri Grasses Carex Beautiful pale green-yellow foliage 4 N/A 0.3 PS 1 N/W
66 Gr032 testacea Grasses Carex Dense evergreen clump, pale olive green leaves tinged orange to reddish. Evergreen 4 N/A 0.45 Sun/P 1 N
67 Gr034 chondropetalum Tectorum Grasses Restio Cape reed with distinct banded & striped stems 5 N/A 1.5 Sun/P 1 N
68 Gr042 caespitosa Bronze Veil Grasses Deschampsia Dense clumps of narrow arching leaves, bronze-purple flowers. Evergreen 4 Jul-Sept 0.6 Sun 1 N
69 Gr043 caespitosa Northern Lights Grasses Deschampsia A dramatic variegated selection discovered in Nebraska. Leaves have cream-white stripes suffused pink in cold season. Airy flower plumes in summer 4 Aug-Sept 0.4 Sun/P 1 N
70 Gr044 flexuosa "Tatra Gold" Grasses Deschampsia Nebulous bright yellow hairy grass with shiny flower plumes, purplish-silver on long stems, Shade 4 Jun-July 0.25 PS/S 1 N/D
71 Gr045 sinensis Gnome Grasses Miscanthus Dwarf Variety, with pink plumes 4 Sept 0.3 S 1 N/W
72 Gr046 canadensis Grasses Elymus Excellent tall prairie grass, dense green & brown, Long rye-like flower spikes 4 Aug-Oct 1.8 S 1 N
73 Gr049 airoides Grasses Eragrostis Heads of finest gossamer, branching again & again until they form billowing clouds of purple pink smoke 4 Aug-Oct 0.45 Sun/P 1 D/N
74 Gr050 curvula Grasses Eragrostis Arching narrow foliage & large open olive-grey seed heads in late summer 4 Aug-Oct 1.2 Sun 1 D
75 Gr051 trichodes Grasses Eragrostis Arching leaves, upright flowering stems to 1m, amazing! 4 July-Aug 0.9 Sun/P 1 D
76 Gr055 sinensis Little Dot Grasses Miscanthus Smaller than Strictus and it flowers in the UK, but still has the stripes! 4 Sept 0.9 Sun/P 1 N/W
77 Gr056 caespitosa Vivipara Grasses Deschampsia Many miniature plants in the flower plume, weighing them down, Quite stunning when in plume 4 Jul-Sept 0.9 Sun 1 N
78 Gr059 macra aureola Grasses Hakonechloa Forms mounds of beautiful variegated gold & green leaves with red tints in Fall. Excellent for containers 4 N/A 0.25 Sun/P 0.5 N
79 Gr061 sempervirens avena Grasses Helictotrichon Silvery blue tufts with erect, straw like flower spikes, our finest blue grass, A.G.M 4 Jun-July 0.9 Sun 1 N
80 Gr063 mollis White Fog Grasses Holcus Mat-forming with flat, blue-green foliage with white margin. Best in spring & autumn. Summer dormant 4 Jun-Aug 0.3 Sun/P 1 D/N
81 Gr066 cylindrica Red Baron Grasses Imperata Extremely showy, narrow leaves tipped blood red, becoming totally red by Autumn 5 N/A 0.6 Sun/P 0.5 N/W
82 Gr069 effusus Spiralis Grasses Juncus Very unusual spiralling dark green shiny leaves (stems), brown seed heads 4 Aug 0.45 Sun/P 1 N/W
83 Gr073 nivea Grasses Luzula Excellent grass for ground cover in woodland or shady areas, off white flowers, hairy foliage 4 0.35 Sun/P 1 N
84 Gr075 effusum Aureum Grasses Milium Superb bright yellow leaves in spring, airy plumes in May, likes shade. Goes dormant in  summer 4 May-June 0.6 PS/S 1 N
85 Gr076 sinensis China Grasses Miscanthus Narrow foliage & long stemmed red flower plums, one of our favourites, limited stock this year 4 Sept 1.6 S 1 N
86 Gr078 sinensis Caberet Grasses Miscanthus Broad, cream edged with green margins on foliage, arguably the boldest, most spectacular of all the variegated. Flowers deep pink in autumn 4 Sept 2.7 Sun/P 1 N/W
87 Gr079 sinensis Little Kitten Grasses Miscanthus Narrow green-leaves & extremely compact, under 3 ft tall in flower, flowers sparsely 4 Aug-Sep 1 Sun/P 1 N/W
88 Gr080 sinensis Flamingo Grasses Miscanthus Rose-pink pendant flowers, red stems with lovely Autumn colour 4 Aug-Oct 1.5 Sun/P 1 N
89 Gr081 sinensis Graziella Grasses Miscanthus Graceful curling green foliage, rose-pink flowers 8 Sept 1.2 Sun 2 N
90 Gr083 sinensis Kleine Fontane Grasses Miscanthus Narrow green leaves, flowers red-silver in lax plumes 4 Aug 1.2 Sun/P 1 N
91 Gr084 sinensis Kleine Silberspinne Grasses Miscanthus Little silver spider, blue-green foliage, white flowers tinged red 4 July-Sept 0.9 Sun 1 N
92 Gr086 sinensis Morning Light Grasses Miscanthus Arguably the best all-round Miscanthus, clear white variegated leaves, never self sows or flops 4 Sept 1 Sun/P 1 N
93 Gr090 sinensis Punktchen Grasses Miscanthus synonymous with Little Dot 5 Aug 2 Sun 1 N/W
94 Gr092 sinensis Rotsilber Grasses Miscanthus Deep green foliage, large red flowers in late summer 6 Aug-Sept 1.2 Sun 2 N
95 Gr095 sinensis Zebrinus Grasses Miscanthus Green leaves banded yellow/white. Ideal feature plant, More sun more stripes 4 Sept 1.2 PS 1 N/W
96 Gr098 sinensis Silberfeder Grasses Miscanthus Free flowering, arching silver plumes 6 Sept 1.8 Sun/P 2 N/W
97 Gr099 sinensis Strictus Grasses Miscanthus Bright green leaves with horizontal bands of creamy yellow. An attractive zebra grass 4 Sept 1.8 Sun 1 N/W
98 Gr100 sinensis variegatus Grasses Miscanthus Blue-green foliage with white variegation, striking seen from a distance 4 Sep 1.5 Sun/P 1 N
99 Gr102 caerulea Moorhexe Grasses Molinia Upright grey-green leaves, purplish-green flower plumes 4 Jul-Sept 0.9 Sun/P 1 D
100 Gr103 caerulea variegata Grasses Molinia Green & cream variegated foliage, flowerheads, rich brown in Autumn, A.G.M. 4 Jul-Sept 1 Sun 1 N/W
101 Gr104 arundinacea Fontane Grasses Molinia Lush green foliage with upright purple plumes in summer 4 Jul-Sept 1.2 Sun 1 N
102 Gr105 Japonica Cream Delight Grasses Muhlenbergia A slow spreading form with cream variegations, unusual 8 Aug 0.45 Sun 2 N
103 Gr106 mexicana Grasses Muhlenbergia Clumps of narrow green foliage, Purplish flower plumes 4 Aug 0.6 Sun 1 W
104 Gr107 Trichotoma Grasses Nassella Pale green foliage, airy plumes of shiny purple from mid-summer 6 June 0.35 Sun 2 N
105 Gr109 virgatum Dallas Blues Grasses Panicum A new form of the panicum grass with outstanding blue foliage & pastel mauve flower heads, originating from Dallas Texas 4 Aug-Oct 1.2 Sun 1 D/N/W
106 Gr110 virgatum Heavy Metal Grasses Panicum Blue-green foliage turning yellow, purple-green flower spikes in Autumn, withstands wind & rain 4 Aug-Oct 1.2 Sun 1 N
107 Gr112 Virgatum Northwind Grasses Panicum Very stunning, Very tall and straight grass with very narrow clumps growing to 6 / 7 ft with a tall flowerhead 4 Sept 2 Sun/P 1 N
108 Gr113 virgatum Rotstrahlbusch Grasses Panicum leaves red-burgundy in autumn, colours earlier than mossy cultivars 4 Aug-Oct 1.2 Sun 1 N
109 Gr115 virgatum Shenandoah Grasses Panicum Best autumn colour of any panicum, burgundy foliage from July, New introduction. 4 Aug-Oct 1.2 Sun 1 N
110 Gr116 virgatum Squaw Grasses Panicum Vigorous & upright growing, useful as a feature plant, foliage turns red late Summer 4 Aug-Oct 1.2 Sun 1 N
111 Gr118 virgatum Warrior Grasses Panicum Beautiful bronze flushed leaves 4 Aug-Oct 1.2 Sun 1 N
112 Gr119 alopecuroides viridescens Grasses Pennisetum Rounded clumps, stems arching with flowers resembling hairy caterpillars 6 Sept 0.6 Sun 3 N
113 Gr121 alopecuroides Woodside Grasses Pennisetum Light green flowers with dark purple bristles & orange stamens giving an overall appearance of pink 6 Sept 0.45 Sun 2 N
114 Gr122 alopecuroides Autumn Wizard Grasses Pennisetum New in 2002, beautiful dark plumes sells on site in September 6 Sept 0.45 Sun 2 N
115 Gr124 caudatum Grasses Pennisetum White flowered fountain grass deserves to be better known, prefers well drained soil. New 4 Aug-Oct 1.2 Sun 1 D
116 Gr125 alop Nat. Arboretum Grasses Pennisetum Selected at the US National Arboretum in Washington DC for its black flower bristles 4 Aug-Oct 1 Sun 1 N
117 Gr126 orientale Grasses Pennisetum Dense clump, greyish leaves, silky-white, poker-like flowers 4 Aug-Oct 1 Sun 1 D
118 Gr128 orientale Karley Rose Grasses Pennisetum Taller & hardier than the species, deep rose colour plumes, selected in the USA. 5 Jul-Sept 0.9 Sun 1 N
119 Gr130 orientale Tall Tales Grasses Pennisetum Beautiful white plumes on tall sturdy plant, new introduction from USA. 5 Jul-Sept 1.2 Sun 1 N
120 Gr131 setaceum Grasses Pennisetum Stiff pale green leaves, purplish-pink racemes up to 40cm, superb as cut flowers, plant is frost tender so treat as annual or protect in Winter 4 Jul-Sept 1 Sun 1 D
121 Gr133 setaceum Rubrum Grasses Pennisetum Beautiful red-purple leaves & arching red flower plumes to 1m. Frost-tender, needs heat to survive the winter when it will flower continuously 8 Jun-Sep 1 Sun 1 D
122 Gr135 Arundinacea Tricolor Grasses Phalaris Striped white & green leaves with a pinkish-purple flush to the margins especially on young growth 4 Jun-Sep 0.6 Sun/P 1 N
123 Gr136 Picta Woodside Grasses Phalaris Striking , almost white foliage with a hint of green. 4 Jun-Sep 0.9 Sun/P 1 N
124 Gr139 Ravennae Grasses Saccarum Tall grass similar to Pampas, narrow leaves form a large clump, flowers are silver & very tall, good for cutting fresh or dried. Very drought tolerant 4 Aug-Oct 1.8 Sun 1 D/N
125 Gr141 Nutans Indian Steel Grasses Sorghustrum Arching steel blue foliage, copper-bronze flower plumes. A fine tall prairie grass 4 Aug-Oct 1 Sun 1 D/N
126 Gr142 Sibiricus Grasses Spodiopogon Silver-spike Grass. Slow spreading clump, bamboo like stems, good in small garden 4 Sept 0.9 Sun/P 1 N
127 Gr144 arundinacea Grasses Stipa Dark green leaves, streaked orange & brown, small airy plumes of flower 4 Aug-Oct 1 Sun/P 1 N
128 Gr146 capillata Grasses Stipa Glossy dark grey-green leaves, misty plumes of whitish twisting tails up stem 4 Jul-Sept 0.8 Sun/P 1 N
129 Gr148 gigantea Grasses Stipa Arching leaves to form a large clump, golden brown airy flower plumes ageing straw yellow to 2 metres. Very dramatic 4 May-June 0.9 Sun 1 N
130 Gr151 tenuissima Grasses Stipa Clumps of green foliage, fluffy flowerheads ageing silver from summer onwards 4 Jul-Sept 0.5 Sun 1 N
131 Gr152 rubra Grasses Uncinia Beautiful deep red, low growing & compact, try it with yellow foliage for contrast 4 N/A 0.3 Sun 1 N
132 Gr157 brunnea Jenneke Grasses Carex Narrow gold variegated foliage in compact clump, like Evergold but taller & more graceful. Shelter from very cold weather, good patio plant 5 Aug-Sept 0.45 Sun 1 D/N
133 Gr158 flagellifera Frosted Curls Grasses Carex Dense clump of arching, silver-green leaves, good for pots 4 N/A 0.3 Sun/P 1 N/W
134 Gr159 phyllocephala Sparkler Grasses Carex The brightest of the variegated sedges, with rich, dark leaves neatly striped with creamy white. Untypical for a sedge, the leaves are borne in whorls on the tops of erect stems. Best in shade and needs a rich soil 5 Sep-Oct 0.5 PS 1 N
135 Gr160 siderosticha Isle Brocade Grasses Carex Beautiful form from Japan, wide leaves of deep green with bold yellow margins, shame it dies down in winter 4 N/A 0.2 Sun 1 D/N
136 GR161 sylvatica Auslese Grasses Luzula Very robust Woodrush, glossy yellow-green leaves with twisting tips 4 May-June 0.3 PS 1 N/W
137 Gr163 sinensis Malepartus Grasses Miscanthus Very hardy, arching purple-brown spikes on stiff, strong stems. Good autumn colour 4 Sept 2 Sun 1 N
138 Gr164 virgatum Cloud Nine Grasses Panicum Stunning upright habit & blue-green glaucous leaves which turn golden in autumn 4 Sept 2 Sun/P 1 D/N
139 Gr165 alopecuroides Grasses Pennisetum Totally hardy,  green plumes in summer turn golden brown by autumn. 4 Sept 0.9 Sun 1 D
140 Gr166 alopecuroides Moudry Grasses