Nassella trichotoma 'Palomino'

RHS Plant Profile
serrated tussock grass 'Palomino'

Synonyms

Stipa tricotoma 'Palomino'

Grass Like

An evergreen grass, forming a dense clump to around 45cm high of very fine, arching leaves. Airy pale brown flower heads are held on thin wiry stems, upright at first and then arching to trailing, from late spring to mid summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Poaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
A genus of over 100 species of perennial grasses, native to North and South America, considered invasive in some countries, with long, green, feathery foliage turning golden in colder months
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in medium to light, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Will not tolerate waterlogging. See ornamental grasses cultivation for more detailed advice

Propagation

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

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Comb out dead foliage in the summer after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free