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Peruvian feather grass. Mounds of narrow hair like bright green foliage are topped with long shimmering silvery white panicles of flower during summer. Needs sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Not for coldest areas. Height; 70cm-90cm.
Also known as Stipa ichu.
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| Pot Size | 9 cm |
|---|---|
| How many plants will I need? | 3 – 5 Plants Per Square Metre |
| Planting area | Open and Sunny, Pots and Containers, Shorter Flowering, Sun-baked and Dry |
These ornamental grasses are Semi Evergreen: Treat as for Evergreens except if looking tired these can be cut back hard in Spring. (Evergreens: Comb or rake off any old, tired or dead leaves and flowers in spring.)
Can be short lived (3 – 5 years), division will reinvigorate.
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A Knoll Gardens selection from Pennisetum macrourum (Cenchrus caudatus), being rather more compact and earlier to flower than the species with freely produced flowers held just clear of the foliage. Needs sunny well drained position. Soil not too wet. Height; 60cm – 90cm.
Also known as Cenchrus Short Stuff.
Superb fountain grass hybrid having a distinctive upright habit & masses of delightful light pinky white flowers fading to tan and beige over a very long season during summer. Especially effective when used as an informal screen or hedge. Needs sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height; 90cm – 1.2m.
Also known as Cenchrus Fairy Tails.
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This quick growing seductive grass forms clumps of soft green hair like foliage with a succession of lighter green flowers during summer. Sways with the slightest breeze. Sunny well drained position. Soil not wet. Height; 40cm – 60cm.
Also known as Stipa tenuissima.