A beautiful plant with fresh green foliage and pinkish-grey seedheads. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Stipa brachytricha
A beautiful plant with fresh green foliage and pinkish-grey seedheads
Additional information
| Generic | Stipa |
|---|---|
| Species | brachytricha |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Group planting, Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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