Stipa calamagrostis 'Algäu'
rough feather grass 'Allgäu'
A clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass with narrow, arching leaves and feathery, silvery-green flower panicles in summer. It has slightly larger flowers over a longer period than the species. When the flowers and leaves die they turn buff-coloured and remain on the plant all winter
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 | Brown | Green | ||
| Winter | Brown | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in medium to light, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Divide every few years in late winter to early spring to retain vigour. See ornamental grasses cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in late winter or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut all dead growth back in late winter or early spring before growth begins
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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