Mystery Grass

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Mystery Grass Jun 19, 2008 10:25:51 GMT

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Post by nightowl on Jun 19, 2008 10:25:51 GMT

This grass has installed itself into one of my containers. I thought it was some forgotten bulbs til it came out with these lovely heads

I've no idea what it's called and cannot find it in my plant book. It's about 18in high and quite wide. What is it please? I really like it and am going to let it stay

Weeterrier Head Gardener Thank hivvins fur the rain Posts: 5,472	Mystery Grass Jun 19, 2008 10:40:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Weeterrier on Jun 19, 2008 10:40:37 GMT I have no idea, but it is very pretty. Do you think it maybe came from bird seed?

Amo Head Gardener You can take me out of my garden but you can't take my garden out of me. Posts: 3,940	Mystery Grass Jun 19, 2008 15:25:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Amo on Jun 19, 2008 15:25:44 GMT It does look like one of the millets.

4pygmies Head Gardener Freddy - 4P's baby Posts: 2,804	Mystery Grass Jun 19, 2008 15:54:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 4pygmies on Jun 19, 2008 15:54:17 GMT It looks like Dog's Tail Fescue to me but I am far from an expert! ;D

Yakram Gardener Tibetan Yak Posts: 267	Mystery Grass Jun 19, 2008 19:30:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Yakram on Jun 19, 2008 19:30:07 GMT It looks like a Carex, possibly pendula - very attractive but can be a thug. I like it though, and have one by my pond.
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Mystery Grass Jun 19, 2008 19:38:02 GMT

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Post by nightowl on Jun 19, 2008 19:38:02 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll google them and check them out

It wouldn't have come from bird-seed Wee, I don't feed birds in the garden cos of the cats

PS - it's not Dogs tail Fescue, or any millet that i can find, and Carex Pendula came close but the tails aren't long enough

magrich Gardener Posts: 418	Mystery Grass Jun 19, 2008 21:13:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by magrich on Jun 19, 2008 21:13:26 GMT No idea what it is, but I have one too!! Mine did come from birdseed ( I think), and it is a bit of a thug........... something else to split and pass on!!!

Weeterrier Head Gardener Thank hivvins fur the rain Posts: 5,472	Mystery Grass Jun 19, 2008 22:26:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Weeterrier on Jun 19, 2008 22:26:53 GMT The flowers hang down like Carex pendula, but these are too green and fluffy. Compared to mine anyway.

Tig Admin Garden Sage Posts: 42,793	Mystery Grass Jun 19, 2008 23:04:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tig on Jun 19, 2008 23:04:28 GMT Looks like a young 'barley' to me
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Weeterrier Head Gardener Thank hivvins fur the rain Posts: 5,472	Mystery Grass Jun 20, 2008 7:07:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Weeterrier on Jun 20, 2008 7:07:57 GMT That's more than likely Tig. Even though NO doesn't feed the birds, one may have dropped a seed while flying over.