Stipa 'Ichu' - P11

Description
The golden yellow flower panicles adorn this grass from summer onwards. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows up to 80 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive brown autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * attractive flower panicles

Leaves
Attractive brown autumn colouring.

Spread
Spain to Portugal.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
The golden yellow flowers appear in panicles from July to September.

Use
Solitary, rock garden, cottage garden, steppe garden