Plants that will tolerate severe dryness as found within the root zone of larger plants.
Dry Shade
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£12.99Loose, gently arching clumps of foliage that can tint orange, yellow and red during the season. Masses of hazy pink flowerheads in more open and sunny positions. Excellent for dry conditions in sun or shade. Dislikes wet soils and very windy conditions. Average lifespan of between 3 – 5 years but can re seed. Height 60cm – 90cm.
Also known as Stipa arundinacea.
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£11.99White wood aster. Dainty narrow black stems laden with masses of tiny yellow centred star like white flowers from high summer onwards. Light shade to sunny open position. Excels in dry shade. Dislikes wet soils. Height 50cm – 70cm.
Also known as Eurybia divaricatus.
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£8.55
White wood aster. Dainty narrow black stems laden with masses of tiny yellow centred star like white flowers from high summer onwards. Light shade to sunny open position. Excels in dry shade. Dislikes wet soils. Height 50cm – 70cm.
Also known as Eurybia divaricatus.
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£11.99Gradually spreading mounds of comparatively large foliage topped by many dainty star like yellow centred white flowers in summer. Happy in some sun or dry shade. Soil not too wet. Height 60cm – 80cm.
Also known as Eurybia schreberi.
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£7.99Long established and very effective, eye catching sedge forming mounds of light gold to creamy white and green variegated foliage spiralling out from the centre of the plant. Happy in light shade or some sun. Soil not too wet. Height; 30cm – 50cm.
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£12.55
Long established and very effective, eye catching sedge forming mounds of light gold to creamy white and green variegated foliage spiralling out from the centre of the plant. Happy in light shade or some sun. Soil not too wet. Height; 30cm – 50cm.
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£7.99Quietly attractive and very tough, this sedge offers green leaves edged with narrow creamy white margins that make gradually spreading mounds seemingly even in the toughest of places. Makes great cover in dry shade conditions such as under trees. Soil not too wet. Height; 30cm – 50cm.
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£12.55
Quietly attractive and very tough, this sedge offers green leaves edged with narrow creamy white margins that make gradually spreading mounds seemingly even in the toughest of places. Makes great cover in dry shade conditions such as under trees. Soil not too wet. Height; 30cm – 50cm.
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£7.99
Slowly spreading mounds of narrow creamy white and green leaves gradually create delicately attractive mats of understated cover. Long lived and durable. Great in shade but will cope with some sun. Most soils except boggy. Height; 20cm – 30cm.
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£12.55
Slowly spreading clumps of attractive bright creamy white edged green leaves. Long lived and durable. Happy in sun or shade and will make excellent cover in difficult dry shade situations. Soil not too wet. Height; 30cm – 50cm.
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£7.99
Slowly spreading clumps of attractive bright creamy white edged green leaves. Long lived and durable. Happy in sun or shade and will make excellent cover in difficult dry shade situations. Soil not too wet. Height; 30cm – 50cm.
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£7.99
Unusual flattened spikes of delicate looking flowers are held above clumps of broad, thin bright green foliage on dainty generally upright stems. Does well in sun or shade. Soils not too wet. Height; 80cm – 1m.
