Achnatherum calamagrostis (Rough feather grass)

Other names: Spear grass, Silver spike grass, Needle grass, Stipa calamagrostis, Lasiagrostis calamagrostis, Agrostis calamagrostis, Calamagrostis argentea, Stipa lasiagrostis, Calamagrostis splendens, misapplied, Stipa splendens, misapplied

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, light soil in sun.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Coastal, City, Cottage/Informal, Containers/Patio

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

Southern Europe

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back in late winter or early spring.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Sow seed in a cold frame in spring. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour.

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

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