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White, bead-like flowers hang in airy sprays on low, gently arching, fresh foliage. An ornamental grass that\u2019s lovely planted en masse or among ferns so you can see the spikelets tremble in the breeze. Cut down after first flush of flowers to stimulate a second. H 50cm. S 60cm. C Fertile, well-drained soil; full sun or part shade. SI May to June. HR RHS H6. SP<\/strong><\/p>\n
Molinia caerulea <\/em>subsp. caerulea<\/em> \u2018Heidebraut\u2019<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Indispensable mid-height moor ornamental grass. Upright flower stems gradually fan outwards as they gain height. Beautiful as a singular accent, en masse, or when woven through herbaceous plantings as a gauzy veil. H 1.2m. S 50cm. C Moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soils; full sun to part shade. SI June to November. HR RHS H7, USDA 4a-9b. SP<\/strong><\/p>\n
Calamagrostis brachytricha<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Forms a clump of glossy green, linear leaves that turn yellow in autumn. In late summer purple-tinged flower plumes, emerge which fade to create a silvery winter silhouette. AGM. H 1-1.5m. S 50cm-1m. C Moist, well-drained soil; full sun. SI Year round. HR RHS H6, USDA 4a-9b. Chosen by Ulf Nordfjell<\/strong><\/p>\n
Hakonechloa macra<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
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This clump-forming ornamental grass with bamboo-like, bright-green leaves provides a soft structure to borders. Planted en masse it creates a lush backdrop for thalictrums<\/a>, irises and spring bulbs<\/a>. AGM. H 35-70cm. S 50-80cm. C Moist, peaty soil; part shade. SI June. HR RHS H7, USDA 5a-9b.UN<\/strong><\/p>\n
Molinia caerulea<\/em> \u2018edith dudszus\u2019<\/span><\/h3>\n
A structural ornamental grass with dense, narrow upright leaves that turn an orange-yellow in late autumn. In late summer it produces slender plumes of dark-purple spikelets on purple-black stems. H 90cm. S 40cm. C Well-drained soil; full sun. SI Spring to autumn. HR RHS H7, USDA 5a-8b. UN<\/strong><\/p>\n
Molinia caerulea <\/em>subsp. arundinacea<\/em> \u2018Transparent\u2019<\/span><\/h3>\n
Forms a cone of green foliage, with feathery, purple spikelets that create an airy feel in late summer. You only need one or two plants to add light and shimmer to the border. H 1.8m. S 50cm. C Well-drained soil; full sun or part shade. SI June \u2013 November. HR RHS H7, USDA 5a-8b. UN<\/strong><\/p>\n
Sesleria nitida<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
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My signature grass, which produces mounds of spiky, blue-green leaves, topped in late spring by attractive, white flowerheads. Good for edging borders. H 40-50cm. S 35cm. C Well-drained soil; full sun. SI Year round. HR USDA 5a-8b. UN<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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