Stipa splendens Trin.
chee grass
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
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Autumn | Gold | Gold | ||
| Winter | Gold | Gold |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Stipa can be evergreen or deciduous, mostly perennial grasses with arching, folded or rolled, linear leaves and narrow panicles of often long-awned spikelets in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, medium to light well-drained soil in full sun. Good in gravel gardens as considered drought-resistant
Propagation
Propagate by seed after flowering. Propagate by division from mid-spring to early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Comb out dead and winter-damaged leaves in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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