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Stipa pulcherrima

Stipa pulcherrima
Golden Feather Grass

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Very beautiful young plant we have had for several years. The picture on the website doesn't do it justice. It's a lovely, dense grass.

Sabine, 10/06/2023

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A wild grass, light as a breath, easy to grow, flowering even in very dry soil. The oversized inflorescences, in long silver brushes, play with the wind and the light. They emerge from a tuft of fairly compact but graceful leaves. Oscillating between limitless natural and contemporary minimalist, depending on the environment created by the gardener, never invasive, this plant undoubtedly deserves to be discovered.
Flower size
50 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, August to October
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Description

Stipa pulcherrima is also known as the Golden Feather Grass. From a fairly compact tuft of leaves emerges the flowering, in long, silver, languid spirals, as light as a breath. Filiform leaves and almost ethereal flowers play wonderfully with the wind and light, creating magnificent ephemeral scenes in the height of summer. Perfectly hardy and easy to grow in a sunny position with well-drained soil, this Stipa deserves to be planted more often, especially in dry, waterless gardens. It is a small grass of rare delicacy, which never becomes invasive but sometimes self-seeds in light soil. Comfortable in all gardens, from the most natural to the most contemporary, low maintenance, it is a perennial that fits the times.

 

The Stipa pulcherrima is a non-spreading herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Poaceae family, like many grasses. Its origin is in the mountainous and arid regions of southern Europe and Asia Minor (Turkey, Iran and Armenia). This tufted plant, with a turf-like base, grows in a slightly arching clump composed of very thin linear leaves, smooth on the upper side, finely villous on the underside, of medium green colour. When mature, it will reach about 60cm (24in) in height when flowering and 40-45cm (16-18in) in width. Its growth is quite rapid, depending on the growing conditions. The foliage is evergreen. In summer, from June to late July depending on the climate, rigid culms emerge from the tuft of leaves, carrying inflorescences in the form of very long, slender, soft and silky spikes, with a very bright white-silver colour, turning golden in autumn. The seeds form in late summer on the spikes which retain their extraordinary beauty until winter. They are dispersed by the wind and ensure the species' perpetuity in gardens and in nature.

 

Hardy down to -15°C (5°F) in well-drained soil, Stipa pulcherrima is a perfect plant for dry gardens and areas where the soil is poor and rocky. This grass is appreciated for the indescribable poetry of its flowering, the extreme lightness of its hairy tufts, and its decorative aspect for a good part of the year. Animated by the slightest breeze, the plant is shaped by the wind, sublimated by the low evening light, softly rustling, almost musical. It accompanies flowering and light perennials such as linaria, penstemon, field daisies, Aster cordifolius, and scabious, as well as annual poppies and asphodels. Dark, green or purple foliage will highlight its long hairs that catch the light so well. Depending on the climate, you can choose, for example, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb', Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea, Sambucus Black Lace, or Physocarpus 'Diabolo' in moister soil. Plant it in a place where you can touch and contemplate it, along a path, on the edge of a terrace, or in a large pot, grouping several plants together.

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Stipa pulcherrima (Flowering) Flowering
Stipa pulcherrima (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour grey
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 50 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Stipa

Species

pulcherrima

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Golden Feather Grass

Origin

Mediterranean

Product reference851761

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Planting and care

Plant Stipa pulcherrima in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil, even dry in summer, limestone and poor, and even stony or sandy. Hardy up to -15°C (5°F), it dislikes heavy and waterlogged soils in winter. A lovely plant that thrives easily, without any problems and without maintenance. Do not cut back the foliage in winter, simply comb it in late winter with your hand.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, August to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, poor, light, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Do not prune the foliage in winter. Prune it with your hand at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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