Rhodocoma capensis

An elegant South African restio, produces arching stems with fine foliage.

Forms large clumps of up -to 2m.

Plant in well drained moisture rententive soil.

Hardy to -6c.

Elegia capensis

A fast growing South African restio that will act as a great  architectural feature to any garden.

It produces dark brown flower heads in Spring.

Forms large clumps growing to a height of 2m.

Plant in well drained, moisture retentive soil.

Hardy -5c.

Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'      'Blood Grass'

This slow spreading spreading perennial grass forms loose clumps of flat,linear,long mid-green leaves which quickly turn deep blood-red.

Grows to approximately 30cm-40cm high, with a 30cm spread.

Likes moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or light dappled shade.

Full Hardy.

 Uncinia Rubra   'Red Hook Grass'

This evergreen perennial forms clumps of  dark rich bronze/red leaves with dark brown flowers produced in mid to late summer.

Grows to  approximately 30cm high with a 30cm spread.

Likes full to partial sun and well drained moist soil.                        

Full hardy.

Ophiopogon nigrescens      'Black Grass'      

This evergreen perennial has dark shiny curving leaves forming slow spreading clumps with pale purple/white flowers in mid to late summer, followed by dark blue/black fruit.

Grows to approximately 20cm high with a 30cm spread.

Likes full to partial sun and fertile well drained soil.

Full - half hardy.