Plants that tolerate sun, dry, windy and salty conditions near or on the coast.
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£8.99A lovely form of Achnatherum calamagrostis, which is native to much of Europe and tolerant of drought, sunshine and poor soils. This striking selection forms graceful mounds of relatively narrow foliage that is topped with many large buff feathery flower plumes from summer onwards. Sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height 80cm – 1m.
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Native marram, or beach grass, is found mostly close to the coast where its rapidly spreading nature makes it excellent for stabilising sand dunes. Has wiry grey green foliage and sporadic strongly upright buff flowerheads. Tough plant for a tough position. Sunny open spot. Soil not too wet. Height; 80cm – 1m.
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Found on stabilised sand dunes, and often in association with other beach grasses, this native sedge has light green leaves and is distinctive for the often noticeably straight lines created by its far reaching running habit. Happiest in poor dry soils in open and sunny positions. Excellent for beach stabilisation, and can also be used as a lawn alternative under suitable conditions. Height 35cm – 45cm.
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A Knoll Gardens introduction, Festuca Blue Haze is a beautiful blue leaved selection from the native grass Festuca rubra, which produces slowly increasing mats of comparatively compact, bright powdery blue foliage. Especially vibrant when grown in pots and containers. Tends to be longer lived than other forms of blue Festuca. Shy flowering. Best in a sunny open position with a soil that is not winter wet. Height; 20 – 40cm.
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£8.55Original price was: £8.55.£6.55Current price is: £6.55.This quick growing seductive grass forms clumps of soft green hair like foliage with a succession of lighter green flowers during summer. Sways with the slightest breeze. Sunny well drained position. Soil not wet. Height; 40cm – 60cm.
Also known as Stipa tenuissima.