bearded feather grass
Also known as: silver feather grass
S. barbata is a perennial grass producing a loose clump of narrow, mid-green leaves. From early summer it produces small clusters of flowers, with seed awns up to 45cm long, silky and silvery at first, then becoming cream, fluffy and curled, like an ostrich feather
Scientific classification
- Species
- bearded feather grass (Stipa barbata)
- 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 bearded feather grass
Distribution map
Southern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bearded feather grass
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bearded feather grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut down to near ground level in early spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, very well-drained soil in full sun. Can be slow to establish
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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