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Stipa splendens Trin.

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Stipa
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

S. splendens is a clump-forming species with an arching habit. Its silvery panicles are borne in summer on stems reaching 1.2m. In sheltered spots these persist, turning golden later in the season

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 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 FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, medium to light well-drained soil in full sun. Good in gravel gardens as considered drought-resistant

Pruning

Comb out dead and winter-damaged leaves in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed after flowering. Propagate by division from mid-spring to early summer

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensRock GardenCity CourtyardFlower BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Spreading

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years