A lovely form of Achnatherum calamagrostis, which is native to much of Europe and tolerant of drought, sunshine and poor soils, this striking selection forms graceful mounds of relatively narrow foliage that is topped with many large buff feathery flower plumes from summer onwards. Sunny well drained spot. Height 80cm – 1m.
Achnatherum (Stipa) Allgau
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Plant Information
| How many plants will I need? | 1 – 3 Plants Per Square Metre |
|---|---|
| Pot Size | 2 Litre |
Description
These ornamental grasses are Deciduous: Cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March. Cut stems can be left on border as natural mulch or composted.
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