Lessing feather grass
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S. lessingiana is a deciduous, perennial grass producing strong, upright clumps of narrow, bright green leaves, and wispy, silvery-green flower panicles in summer, drying to buff-coloured in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Lessing feather grass (Stipa lessingiana)
- Genus
- Stipa
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Lessing feather grass
Distribution map
Europe temp Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Lessing feather grass
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Lessing feather grass care guide
- Sparse watering, fully dry soil tolerated through hot summer days
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Sparse watering, fully dry soil tolerated through hot summer days
Fertilizing
FertilizingMinimal balanced grass fertilizer applied once each early spring
Pruning
PruningCut back all dead leaves and stems in late winter or early spring before new growth begins
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in late winter or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in medium to light, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Divide every few years to maintain vigour. See ornamental grasses cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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