Grasses – Dawson's Garden World

Ophiopogon Japonicus – Mondo Grass

dgw_leanne — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:11:09 +0000

Ophiopogon japonicus forms neat tufts of slender, grass-like foliage and slowly spreads to create a soft, dense groundcover. In mid-summer it produces delicate white to pale lilac blooms, followed by small navy berries. This evergreen perennial is a versatile choice for edging paths, planting between pavers, or adding texture to shaded garden spaces, and is especially popular in Japanese-style plantings.

Liriope muscari Evergreen Giant – Lilyturf

dilate_manager — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:22 +0000

This bold, strappy plant forms dense, green clumps with upright flower spikes of purple in summer. Evergreen Giant handles Perth’s heat, clay soils and shade with ease. Great for borders, mass planting, or under trees where lawn struggles.

Liriope Isabella – Lilyturf

dilate_manager — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:21 +0000

Compact and fine-leaved, Isabella is perfect for edging, borders or shady groundcover. With soft lavender flowers and a tidy habit, it tolerates dry shade and works well under taller shrubs or as a lawn alternative in low-traffic areas.

Festuca glauca – Blue Fescue

dilate_manager — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:16 +0000

A tidy ornamental grass with dense, rounded clumps of fine blue-grey foliage that brings cool-toned texture to garden borders and rockeries. Its compact size and year-round colour make it an excellent choice for edging or low-maintenance mass planting.

Dianella tasmanica Tasred – Flax Lily

dilate_manager — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:14 +0000

Known for its striking red-tinged leaf bases, Tasred adds bold colour to garden beds and borders. It forms a dense clump and produces small blue flowers and purple berries. Performs well in sun or shade and suits a wide range of soils. Ideal for modern landscaping or native-style gardens.

Dianella tasmanica Wyeena – Flax Lily

dilate_manager — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:14 +0000

Wyeena offers striking variegated foliage in cream and green, creating year-round interest. Excellent for adding brightness to shaded areas, this hardy plant handles frost, drought, and coastal conditions. Great in containers, mass plantings, or along pathways.

Dianella caerulea Breeze – Flax Lily

dilate_manager — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:13 +0000

A hardy, clumping plant with strappy green leaves and delicate purple flowers followed by ornamental blue berries. Breeze is perfect for edging, underplanting, or low-maintenance mass displays. Tolerates heat, humidity, and light frost, making it an excellent choice for both gardens and landscape projects

Agapanthus Sugar Plum-African Lily

dilate_manager — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Agapanthus Sugar Plum is a compact, tidy variety with lush green foliage and rich purple flower heads that bloom mainly in spring and continue sporadically through the warmer months. It’s drought and frost tolerant, has good disease resistance, and is perfect for borders, pots, and garden beds. Low-maintenance and reliable in well-draining soil

Agapanthus Purple Cloud – African Lily

dilate_manager — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Agapanthus Purple Cloud has long, arching green leaves and deep purple-blue flower heads that bloom in summer. It is hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant once established. Great for borders, containers, and adding colour to the garden.

Agapanthus Snowball-African Lily

dilate_manager — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Agapanthus Snowball is a compact, clumping variety with fine green strappy leaves and large, pure white flower heads in summer. It is low-growing, long-flowering, and ideal for mass planting or ground cover. Tough and low-maintenance once established, it performs best in sun but will grow in shade