A perennial grass with narrow green arching leaves. Produces feathery soft greeny white plumes, ageing to beige from early summer to autumn. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers June to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Stipa calamagrostis
A perennial grass with narrow green arching leaves. Produces feathery soft greeny white plumes, ageing to beige from early summer to autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Stipa |
|---|---|
| Species | calamagrostis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green, white |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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