chee grass
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S. splendens is a clump-forming species with an arching habit. Its silvery panicles are borne in summer on stems reaching 1.2m. In sheltered spots these persist, turning golden later in the season
Scientific classification
- Species
- chee grass (Stipa splendens)
- Genus
- Stipa
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Pendulous weeping
- Habit
- Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of chee grass
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of chee grass
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chee grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningComb out dead and winter-damaged leaves in early spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed after flowering. Propagate by division from mid-spring to early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, medium to light well-drained soil in full sun. Good in gravel gardens as considered drought-resistant
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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