Grasses

Pennisetum Purple Fountain Grass is a graceful ornamental grass, with lovely soft, flowing, purple-tinted foliage. From early summer masses of rich purple coloured flower plumes are displayed. This exotic plant looks best when given space to sway and move in the breeze, making a relaxing sound. Fertilise with a slow release once a year in spring. Prune back every few years to encourage new growth.

Soil: Prefers moist, fertile loam to clay loam soils with good drainage, but is tolerant of periods of poor drainage.
Conditions: Best foliage colour develops in full sun, although it will also tolerate part shade. Hardy and versatile, it is drought, coastal, humid, wind and mildly frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

Lomandra White Sands is a striking Australian native grass featuring gracefully arching, bright green foliage edged with cream-white variegation. In spring, it produces clusters of small, lightly perfumed cream to yellow flowers on upright spikes, adding seasonal interest and subtle fragrance to the garden. This hardy, low-maintenance plant is ideal for both specimen planting and mass displays, bringing texture and contrast to rockeries, borders, and roadside landscapes. Its tough nature and eye-catching foliage make it a standout choice for modern gardens seeking year-round appeal.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m

Orthrosanthus Blue Hue, commonly known as Morning Flag or Morning Iris, is an attractive Australian native perennial with strap-like leaves and pretty, blue, open-faced flowers with prominent golden stamens from late spring to summer. Great for borders, cottage themes, coastal gardens and as a potted feature, mulch Blue Hue after planting. Feed with native fertiliser during spring and summer. 

Soil: Prefers free-draining sandy soil - neutral to alkaline.
Conditions: Prefers semi-shade but will tolerate full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.50-1m x width 0.5-1m

Carex testacea, known as Orange Sedge, is a popular, ornamental sedge with a weeping habit and striking orange and green foliage. Its graceful, grass-like leaves add a vibrant touch to gardens, while summer flowers in brown spikes accentuate its beauty. Orange Sedge is hardy and thrives in most garden settings - from groundcovers to borders to containers - and looks delightful swaying in the breeze.

Soil: Thrives in any well-draining soil.
Conditions: Best grown in full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 30-60cm x width 30-60cm.

Festuca Elijah Blue is a compact, low-growing perennial tussock grass prized for its striking powdery blue foliage. Its neat, rounded form fits easily into a range of garden settings, making it ideal for edging, rockeries and small spaces. In summer, buff-coloured plumes rise above the foliage, adding soft texture and seasonal interest. Elijah Blue looks particularly effective when planted en masse and complements cottage-style and low-maintenance garden designs.

Soil: Well-drained soil- does not tolerate wet feet. Mulch and water well until the plant is established - usually around 12 weeks.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Tolerates drought, frost, coastal and cool climates.
Size: Height 0.50m x width 0.50m