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Ornamental Bamboos And Grasses |
G. aquatica is strong growing, up to six feet high, but
should only be used where there is plenty of space, including
wild gardens. The variety 'variegata' has leaves striped yel-
low and white, while it assumes a pinkish tinge in the
autumn. It grows, up to twenty-four inches high and needs
to be kept from spreading.
G. canadensis is sometimes known as the Rattlesnake Grass.
Reaching a height of two and a half to three feet, it is of
handsome appearance with nodding heads of 'flowers'.
Miscanthus is a well-known ornamental grass, often known
as Eulalia. They like a moist, sunny position where their
roots can go down deeply. The variegated species are less
hardy and should be given some protection during severe
weather. They divide well and can be raised from seed.
M. saccharifer is known as the Hardy Sugar Cane. A native
of Japan, its reed-like stems grow six to nine feet high and
produce pretty silky spikes.
M. sinensis, best known as Eulalia japonica, is a hardy,
strong-growing plant from five to seven feet high. Each deep
green leaf has a white stripe down the centre and there are
panicles of purplish flowers. There is a very narrow-leaved
form known as gracillimus.
Oryza is the proper name of rice. This tall-growing plant
is only suitable for indoor growing.
Panicum is the name of a very large genus, many species of
which are known as millet.
P. virgatum is erect growing and ornamental, having large
branching heads of purplish flowers.
Phalaris arundinacea grows two to five feet high with flat
wide leaves and purple-tinged panicles of flowers. It divides
easily and can be raised from seed.
P. arundinacea picta is the well-known Ribbon Grass or
Gardeners' Garters, the leaves being striped with white.
Phragmites communis is a strong-growing reed often used
for lakeside plantings. It grows up to ten feet high having
broad glossy leaves and violet-purple flower plumes.
The dried reeds have a number of uses and are sometimes
employed in thatching. The roots can be divided or stock
may be raised from seed.
Scirpus is a much-grown plant in wet boggy ground. When
grown in or near small pools, its creeping roots must be
restricted. It can be propagated by division, suckers and seed.
S. cernuus is first class in the conservatory where its slender
grassy stems and brownish spikelets always attract attention.
5. maritimus is the Sea Club Rush, growing three or four
feet high, having triangular stems widi brownish flowers on
long spikelets.
5. zebrinus grows about four feet high with green and white
banded stems. It is very suitable for shallow water.
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