Stipa calamagrostis
pheasant grass
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, medium to light, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A dramatic addition to the garden, this deciduous grass has tall, glaucous, arching leaves and produces masses of long, fluffy, silvery-white flowers in late summer. In autumn, the leaves and flowers mature to a beautiful buff colour. Use as a focal point in a mixed border or gravel garden, or to soften the lines of a building. - Garden care: Cut down to the ground in late winter, before the new foliage appears.
- Eventual Height: 1m
- Eventual Spread: 1.2m