October to December - South West France

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miscanthussinensisgracillimus.jpg (51606 bytes)   Miscanthus sinensis gracillimus from BusyBee

Height 1.5 - 2m. clump forming. At the moment, the grasses are probably the best feature, now wearing their autumn colours. Growing in ordinary, slightly chalky soil. Great for providing screening, or a contrast, and are interesting right through the winter.

 
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  Pennisetum alopecuroides moudry from BusyBee

Common name - black fountain grass. Height 40 - 80cm. Forms mounds with arching leaves

Growing in ordinary, slightly chalky soil. Great for providing screening, or a contrast, and are interesting right through the winter.

 
miscanthussinensisyakujima.jpg (50698 bytes) Miscanthus sinensis Yaku Jima from BusyBee

You can see M.s. Morning Light behind

Growing in ordinary, slightly chalky soil.