ornamental grasses - A Selection

A dwarf pampass grass perennial for pots and small gardens

A compact deciduous grass with narrow, upright brown and orange winter leaves an

A perennial, deciduous grass that produces a dense clump of narrow, green leaves from its strong root growth. Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella' is ideal as a specimen plant or planted as part of an ornamental grasses border. Given its impressive height, it also makes a good windbreak.

?White Feather? is a stunning Cortaderia, that flowers from August to September. It is much loved for its huge white feathery plumes, that stand tall above slender blue-green foliage. Ideal for creating a striking focal point in your outdoor space, be sure to incorporate as a specimen plant and position in direct sunlight. Wherever you decide to grow this Pampas Grass it will instantly create movement, texture and architectural structure. Watch it thrive to a height of 3m

The subtle shading of green and gold are the highlight of Carex 'Evergold'. The slender evergreen leaves will bring graceful movement to both sunny spots or shaded areas of the garden. Carex 'Evergold' is perfect for rock gardens, edging for borders, patio pots and even planting in gravel. Height and Spread: 50cm (19).

Miscanthus sinensis 'Volcano' produces arching, slender leafed foliage year after year. Grow as a deciduous perennial, mixed within ornamental grass borders or as a specimen plant. Late summer sees red-brown blooms bursting above the foliage, adding texture and movement as they sway in the breeze. Upright growth habit that brings height to the back of borders, as well as structure and intrigue. Miscanthus sinensis 'Volcano' grows neat and compact, making it suitable for most gardens, big or

Easily recognised for its elegant, cascading habit with ribbon-like leaves that curl at the leaf tips. Carex 'Ribbon Falls' produces slender, deep green glossy leaves that are perfect for adding texture and movement to planting schemes. This hardy sedge is perfect for rockeries, hanging baskets and patio containers where it will provide year round colour. Height and spread: 30-45cm (12-18in).

Loved for its rigid blue foliage, Blue Fescue is a great evergreen grass for adding architectural interest in your garden throughout the year. Little blue-green flower spikes will appear at the tips of the foliage from June to add further interest and will look very effective in alpines, rockeries, gravel areas, patio containers and planted in borders amongst other perennials or small shrubs. Festuca glauca is simple to grow and requires very little maintenance, keeping its very neat, clump

The best blue foliage on a low-growing grass

Grass Gramineus Ogon comes up in graceful arching sword-like leaves that look like grass. The leaves are a golden yellow colour, with stripes of green throughout. Ogon likes to be planted in full sun, in moist fertile soil. It can also be used as an aquatic plant by being planted in shallow water, in baskets, and survives best in cool water. Plant Acorus in reliably moist borders or boggy soil at the edge of ponds. Slender Sweet Flag can be planted to a maximum depth of 5cm (2") below water

‘Ruby cute’ is not only a luxurious looking variety of miscanthus, but it is also extremely hardy in all weather conditions, making it reliable as well as beautiful. Miscanthus are commonly used for adding structure to a garden and known for their colour changing foliage from season to season. You can expect this charming perennial to produce stunning silver star-like blooms from August through to the end of November! Grow Miscanthus grass in fertile, moist, well drained soil in full

This evergreen sedge is the perfect way to add texture and movement to the front of borders and is ideal for low-maintenance gardens.

Distinctive green and white evergreen foliage

An attractive ornamental grass producing slender foliage that creates an arching mound as it matures. Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' boasts beautiful olive-green evergreen foliage with vivid orange tips which turns deep orange in autumn. This hardy perennial is fuss-free and makes a handy accent plant that will add year-round colour and texture to a variety of planting schemes. A great choice for gravel gardens, border edges or cascading from winter containers, thriving in full sun or part

Pampas grass is loved for its feathery plumes of silvery flowers in late summer. Reaching just 60cm (24) tall, Cortaderia selloana 'Tiny Pampa' is the most compact variety yet, making it perfect for small gardens, narrow borders and patio pots. With slender grassy foliage and an abundance of flower plumes, even from a young age, this superb perennial adds glamour, texture and movement to the garden. Height and spread: 60cm (24).

Miscanthus Lady in Red is a stunning variety that combines graceful form, beautiful blooms, and a spectacular display of autumn colour that lingers through winter. In spring, its foliage begins with a subtle red tint, growing into a tall, elegant plant with cascading leaves that add movement and structure to borders. As the season progresses, the red hues deepen, and by late summer, slender stems are crowned with delicate silvery flower plumes and dark purple anthers. These flowers shimmer when