ichu
Also known as: Peruvian feather grass
S. ichu is a deciduous, perennial grass forming upright clumps of fine, bright green foliage and arching, silvery-white, feathery plumes in summer to about 90cm. Flowers dry to white, and foliage to pale buff, and remain on the plant all winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- ichu (Stipa ichu)
- 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
- Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of ichu
Distribution map
Mexico to Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of ichu
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ichu care guide
- Water moderately, wait partial soil dryness before rewatering
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water moderately, wait partial soil dryness before rewatering
Fertilizing
FertilizingSingle light balanced grass feed applied once each early spring time
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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