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ichu

Stipa ichu

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Genus: Stipa
Family: Poaceae
Common Names: Peruvian feather grass

About this plant

S. ichu is a deciduous, perennial grass forming upright clumps of fine, bright green foliage and arching, silvery-white, feathery plumes in summer to about 90cm. Flowers dry to white, and foliage to pale buff, and remain on the plant all winter

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in medium to light, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Divide every few years to maintain vigour. See ornamental grasses cultivation

Pruning

Cut back all dead leaves and stems in late winter or early spring before new growth begins

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in late winter or early spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerCity CourtyardGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years