Stipa tenuissima – A perennial, highly decorative ornamental grass.
The inflorescences resemble feathers, appearing beautiful when grown in windy, open beds—the flowers and leaves swaying in the wind are particularly decorative during the second half of summer.
- The plants are drought-tolerant and remain attractive even after the first frost.
- This plant should be grown in a sunny location.
- It grows best in lighter, well-drained soil.
- It can grow in the same location for 3–4 years.
- It can be left uncovered during winter.
- The plant retains its decorative appeal until spring, after which it is recommended to remove the leaves.
- 30 seeds are sufficient for 15–25 pots or a 3–5 m² flower bed.
- Sowing time in greenhouse: May, October
- Spacing, cm: 60×60
- Decorative period: June–September
- Sowing depth, cm: 1