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Ornamental grasses
Weed Alert!
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima) has been introduced into Queensland as mislabelled nursery stock. This Class 1 declared weed poses a threat to agriculture and the environment. If you suspect that the feature grass you have recently bought or had installed in your lansdscape might be Mexican Feather Grass, contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23. Do not move or dump the plant. You can find more information and pictures of the weed at the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries website. (November, 2008)
Update April, 2009: Biosecurity Queensland want to track down remaining feather grass plants that were distributed throughout Qld by mistake last year. If you suspect you have one of these plants, or know where one is, do not move or dump the plant. Contact Biosecurity Queensland immediately on 13 25 23.
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Suppliers of ornamental grasses to Qld
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PLANTS BY JAC
58-60 Jones Rd,
Bellbird Park, Qld
Ph: (07) 3389 2319
Mob: 0439 500 794
Email: jacsplants@hotmail.com
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Plants By Jac specialises in ornamental grasses and grass-like plants, plus other good quality plants at realistic prices.
Edibles range includes old favourites and the rare and unusual. E.g. citrus, macadamia, custard apple, pecan, sapodilla, grumichama, jaboticaba, dragon fruit, black sapote and carob, to name a few.
Also clumping bamboo, gingers, cordylines, bromeliads, succulents and natives. Most of the plants for sale can be seen growing in the display gardens, so you can get ideas for your place.
Statues and water features also available. Contract growing by arrangement.
Open to the public Wednesday to Saturday 7am - 4pm, or by appointment.
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For the most up-to-date information on opening hours, items in stock, prices etc, be sure to contact the business directly.
General garden centres are also likely to have a selection of ornamental grasses or grass-like plants for sale, but people seeking a greater range or bulk quantities may need to locate a specialist nursery.
If you operate a nursery (including online and mail order nurseries) specialising in ornamental grasses suitable for the public in Qld, you can find more information about advertising on this webpage here.
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More Information
This page is still under development. It will be a place to collect information about ornamental grasses, with particular reference to Queensland.
The term "ornamental grasses" refers here to grasses grown in gardens or containers for their decorative foliage and/or flower spikes and seed heads.
Grasses grown for lawns are covered on this page: Turf. Zoysia is also covered on that page, although when grown as an unmown groundcover, might be considered an ornamental species.
Another special category of ornamental grasses are the bamboos. they have their own page here: Bamboo
Beware! Many grasses have great weed potential. Buy your plants from reputable sources that supply your area. If in doubt, consult the appropriate authority for your region.
Alternatively, consider the many other plants that form clumps of strappy or spiky foliage (e.g. Lomandras, Dianellas, Xanthorrhoea) that are not grasses but have a similar effect.
More Links
The following are for general information, research and ideas - some species or cultivars referred to in links may be unavailable in Australia or unsuitable for Queensland conditions
Native Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon ambiguus) at the Grow Me Instead website, Australia
Tiger Grass Thysanolaena latifolia Syn. Thysanolaena maxima At the Grow me Instead website
Tiger GrassThysanolaena latifolia. Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
More to come in future updates...
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