Pheasant’s Tail Grass. A perennial grass with narrow leathery dark green arching leaves turning orange-brown in winter. Pendent purplish green spikelets from late summer to late winter. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers August to February. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Stipa arundinacea
A perennial grass with narrow leathery dark green arching leaves turning orange-brown in winter. Pendent purplish green spikelets from late summer to late winter.
Additional information
| Generic | Stipa |
|---|---|
| Species | arundinacea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Pheasant's Tail Grass |
| Flower Colour | purple, green |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, February |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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