golden feather grass
Also known as: most beautiful stipa
S. pulcherrima is a deciduous, perennial grass producing arching clumps of very narrow foliage and compact, narrow flowerheads that appear plume-like as the individual florets produce very long, feathery awns
Scientific classification
- Species
- golden feather grass (Stipa pulcherrima)
- 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 golden feather grass
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of golden feather grass
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golden feather 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
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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