Bearded feather grass Stipa barbata

ABOUT
S. barbata is a perennial grass producing a loose clump of narrow, mid-green leaves. From early summer it produces small clusters of flowers, with seed awns up to 45cm long, silky and silvery at first, then becoming cream, fluffy and curled, like an ostrich feather
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Poaceae
Synonyms
bearded feather grass silver feather grass
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H4
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut down to near ground level in early spring
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Drought Resistant Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Gravel Garden Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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