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This is a hardy evergreen perennial grass suited for planting in herbaceous and mixed borders.
It has a tufted habit with arching blue-grey leaves and grows to a height and spread of around 300mm (12”)
150mm (6”) drooping oat like panicles appear on the 900-1200mm (3ft-4ft) stems in June and July.
Week 35; > Remove the stems when flowers become faded.
Week 40; Plant out at any time from now until April in an open, sunny position in any ordinary, well-drained garden soil.
Now is also a good time to divide and replant mature plants.
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