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PoaceaeJapanese Brome (Bromus japonicus): complete guide
Bromus japonicus
Discover the refined feathery plumes of Japanese Brome. This ornamental grass blooms in June with delicate seed heads. Growing guide for sun and dry soil.
PoaceaeBromus scoparius: complete guide
Bromus scoparius
Broom brome (bromus-scoparius) is a graceful ornamental grass from Mediterranean regions displaying elegant dark brown seedheads. This drought-tolerant species thrives in dry, sunny locations and provides movement and texture throughout the growing season.
PoaceaeCalamagrostis purpurea: complete guide
Calamagrostis purpurea
Discover Scandinavian small-reed, an elegant ornamental grass with purple plumes. Perfect texture for modern gardens offering seasonal interest year-round.
CyperaceaeGreater brown sedge: complete guide
Carex brunnea
Greater brown sedge is a striking ornamental grass perfect for shaded borders. Discover planting tips, care requirements, companion plants and design ideas.
CyperaceaeMertens' sedge: complete guide
Carex mertensii
Discover Mertens' sedge, an evergreen sedge for shaded gardens. Care, location, maintenance and practical tips for lush grassy texture year-round.
PoaceaeDigitaria ciliaris: complete guide
Digitaria ciliaris
Tropical finger grass for warm gardens. Learn about soft texture, heat tolerance, and how this grass species adds natural movement to landscape designs.
Digitaria violascens: complete guide
Digitaria violascens Link
Discover the elegant purple crabgrass from tropical Asia. This decorative grass adds movement and subtle colour to contemporary front yard designs with ease.
PoaceaeBrown beetle-grass (Diplachne fusca): complete guide
Diplachne fusca
Grow brown beetle-grass for elegant texture and movement. This tropical grass thrives in dry, sunny borders and requires minimal maintenance and water.
PolypodiaceaeDryopteris cycadina: complete guide
Dryopteris cycadina
Shaggy wood fern: Asian wood fern with finely divided fronds. Shade-loving, moisture-loving, evergreen. Adds elegant texture to shaded borders and woodland edges.
PoaceaeEhrharta erecta: complete guide
Ehrharta erecta
Discover panic veldtgrass (Ehrharta erecta), an elegant, frost-tolerant ornamental grass with fine-textured foliage. Growing tips, care, and combinations for modern borders.
Festuca ligustica: complete guide
Festuca ligustica
Discover the Ligurian fescue: a graceful Mediterranean grass perfect for dry borders. Ideal for natural garden designs with ornamental grasses and xeriscape plantings.
AsteraceaeGundelia tournefortii: complete guide
Gundelia tournefortii
Discover Gundelia tournefortii, a remarkable Mediterranean plant. Growing guide, care tips and design ideas for dry gardens.
AsteraceaeHelichrysum petiolare: complete guide
Helichrysum petiolare
Helichrysum petiolare, the licorice plant, is a graceful trailing plant with silvery-gray foliage perfect for containers and hanging baskets.
JuncaceaeAlpine woodrush: complete guide
Luzula alpinopilosa
This elegant alpine rush provides year-round textural interest with soft foliage and delicate brown flowers in semi-shady spots.
Milium effusum: complete guide
Milium effusum L.
Wood millet (Milium effusum) is a hardy grass with elegant drooping panicles perfect for shaded gardens. Learn cultivation tips, care requirements, and design applications.
DennstaedtiaceaeBracken fern: complete guide
Pteridium aquilinum
Pteridium aquilinum offers elegant feathery fronds and rapid growth. Learn why this wild fern is perfect for natural, shaded gardens seeking quick coverage.