Agrostis includes both annual and perennial grasses characterized by slender or bristle-like foliage and branched panicles that bear small flowers.

Agrostis stolonifera 'Bengal'PBR

Agrostis stolonifera 'Green Twist'

Agrostis stolonifera 'Icy Flames' (v)

Agrostis stolonifera 'Julia Ann' (v)

Agrostis stolonifera var. palustris

Agrostis tenerrima

Agrostis vinealis

Aira consists of either annual or biennial tufted grasses characterized by slender, thread-like leaves and loose clusters of small flowers that appear in shades of silver or purple during the summer months.

Aira

Aira caryophyllea is an annual grass indigenous to the British Isles, creating compact clumps that can reach heights of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are thin and thread-like, contributing to its delicate appearance. From late spring to mid-summer, it produces loose clusters of silvery spikelets, which may occasionally have a hint of purple.

Aira caryophyllea

Aira caryophyllea subsp. caryophyllea

Aira caryophyllea subsp. multiculmis

Aira cupaniana

Aira elegantissima

Aira praecox

Aira provincialis

Aira tenorei

Airopsis tenella

Alopecurus includes both annual and perennial grasses that develop clumps of narrow leaves. The upright stems support dense, spike-like clusters of small flowers that appear in late spring and summer.

Alopecurus

Alopecurus aequalis

Alopecurus aristiulatus

Alopecurus arundinaceus

Alopecurus bulbosus

Alopecurus geniculatus

Alopecurus gerardii

Alopecurus lanatus

Alopecurus magellanicus

Alopecurus myosuroides is an annual grass that develops clumps reaching heights of up to 80 cm. Its leaves are slender and have a rough surface, growing as long as 16 cm. In summer, it produces yellow-green spikelets that can extend to 12 cm in length. This species is primarily regarded as a weed in the UK.

Alopecurus myosuroides

Alopecurus pratensis is a native grass widespread across the British Isles, growing in dense clumps that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. In May and June, it produces compact, cylindrical flowerheads that are soft and tapering. The prominent purple stamens offer a valuable source of pollen for bees and various other insects.

Alopecurus pratensis

Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus' is a robust, herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.2 meters tall. This grass features variegated leaves in vibrant shades of yellow and green. Its dense, spike-shaped flowering panicles add visual interest to its structure. The plant spreads through rhizomes, making it a great choice for ground cover in suitable environments.

Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus' (v)

Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureus'

Alopecurus pratensis 'No Overtaking' (v)

Alopecurus rendlei

Alopecurus utriculatus Sol.

Alopecurus vaginatus

Alopecurus x brachystylus

Alopecurus x hybridus

Ammochloa pungens

A hardy native grass commonly found along coastal areas, Ammophila arenaria proliferates through resilient rhizomes, forming dense clusters of narrow, greyish-green leaves that remain throughout the year. Its leafy stems can reach heights of 1.2 meters and bear compact beige flowerheads during the summer months. This species is frequently used for stabilizing shifting sand dunes and serves as a food source for various moth caterpillars.

Ammophila arenaria

Ammophila breviligulata

Ampelocalamus mocrophyllum

Ampelocalamus scandens

Ampelodesmos comprises substantial evergreen grasses characterized by elongated, narrow leaves and elevated, asymmetrical flower spikes that emerge in late spring and continue through summer.

Ampelodesmos

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus is a robust, clump-forming evergreen grass that creates dense tufts of resilient, leathery foliage, typically reaching dimensions of around 1 meter in height and width. During late spring and early summer, this species produces arching stems that can extend up to 2 meters tall, adorned with feathery flowerheads in white, cream, or purple that droop gracefully to one side and sway lightly with the wind.

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus white-flowered

Andropogon consists of grasses that can be either annual or perennial. They feature narrow leaves and bear small flowers in simple or branched racemes, frequently adorned with noticeable awns. Flowering typically occurs during the summer or autumn months.

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