Fountain grass mondo grass and blue ornamental grass are all favourites however with many more ornamental grasses to choose from we provide a guide to the best varieties available.
Ornamental grass australia. Zebra grass is known as miscanthus sinensis zebrinus botanically it is also sometimes called porcupine grass miscanthis sinensis strictus. Purple fountain grass pennisetum species advena rubrum is one of the most popular types of weeping ornamental grass used by gardeners in australia. Add to cart view. Poa labillardieri was one of the ornamental grasses used so effectively to cloth the open slopes around the homebush olympic site.
An excellent addition to the perennial border and a highlight all year round. In addition they soften hard surfaces and add a wealth of textural interest. Tall growing ornamental grass with attractive dark green foliage and feathery seedheads in summer. Checking stock please wait.
As native grasses they are far safer for use around bush land see more information on each plant page. A guide on ornamental grasses. Oriental fountain grass. Most change through the seasons marking the passage of time while their abundant seed heads are a magnet for small birds.
Useful for variation of visual. This grassy evergreen plant can make a statement in any garden with its exceptionally graceful long purple burgundy foliage together with its wispy feathery purple pink plumes. This green and pale yellow upright beauty dies back in winter then comes back strong in the spring whether or not it has been trimmed it can grow 5 feet tall or taller and about 5 feet wide even if you prune it during its growing season which is. A compact elegant ornamental grass with narrow arching leaves that blush with auburn tones in autumn and summer.
In recent years the range of grasses suitable for australian gardens has quadrupled. It wasn t long ago that the choice ranged from a few fountain grass and lomandra. Here s a rundown on how to plant and care for these pretty grasses. Miscanthis sinsensis or japanese plume grass is available in over 150 varieties and are unlike the long green stems we usually think of as grass.
They have silky flowers that are great for the cooler and windier months. Many ornamental grass varieties have low maintenance are fairly water wise and are not prone to pest or disease problems. Calamagrostis overdam upright evergreen ornamental grass close relative to karl forester however with cream and green linear markings on each leaf. Today online plants has over 30 species of lomandra alone exquisite and delicate forms such as the dwarf little con and fiber optics to the vigorous pennistem moulin rouge of course don t forget vibrant flowering and hardy.
It is a large shaggy thing consisting of very fine inrolled leaves of grey green topped in season with airy sprays of jade green flowers ageing to buff. Member 9 95 non member 12 95.