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Achnatherum calamagrostis (Stipa calamagrostis)

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Achnatherum calamagrostis (Stipa calamagrostis)
Plant Details
Plant Type: A large deciduous clump forming grass
Aspect: Full sun, exposed sites, slopes
Foliage: Typical, arching, blue-green thread-like leaves
Flower colour: White, light buff to creamy yellow
Flowering period: June to October
Size - height & spread : 90 x 120 cm
Soil type/requirements: Better in a deep free draining soil, dislikes extremes of pH
Water requirements (established plants): Low, seasonal rainfall but depends on soil
Native Distribution: Europe, Africa, Asia
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Syn. Stipa calamagrostis. Common names - Spear grass, silver spike grass and needle grass. This is a large deciduous clump forming grass native to large areas of Europe, particularly clearings in mountainous regions. Frost hardy and tolerant of drought conditions it forms an open arching habit giving it a fountain-like form, with showy plumes of silver white flowers in summer. These persist through summer to early Autumn, as they mature they fade to a light golden brown in winter. The foliage remains a blue-green colour while there is sufficient moisture until it too fades to a golden buff brown. Little maintenance is required, but it can be cut down to 15 cm once it is dormant in late winter. This grass dies back to below ground level each year in winter, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

It will tolerate both sandy and clay soils, so long as they are reasonably free draining.

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Achnatherum calamagrostis is grown for its early blooming graceful flowers, as they bring movement to any area of planting, nodding and dipping in the slightest breeze. The size of plant varies depending on conditions, but typically it will grow 80 cm wide and up to 120 cm tall. Like many grasses it lends itself to mass planting but can look spectacular planted as a specimen in mixed planting and amongst upright flowering plants such as Allium's, Verbena bonariensis and the larger Salvias. As a native grass, it has excellent habitat credentials for wildlife, particularly birds and lizards.

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