Stipa calamagrostis 'Algäu'
rough feather grass
Dancing between architectural precision and wild, windswept elegance, this ornamental grass transforms beds and borders with its movement and dynamic...
3 × 9cm pots
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Plant description
Dancing between architectural precision and wild, windswept elegance, this ornamental grass transforms beds and borders with its movement and dynamic seasonal colour transitions.
Stipa calamagrostis 'Algäu' produces expansive feathery plumes that begin as shimmering silvery-green in midsummer before maturing to soft buff tones, creating enduring winter interest above narrow, gracefully arching green foliage.
Thriving in full sun and tolerating poor, well-drained soils with remarkable drought resistance once established, this clump-forming perennial grass delivers a striking silhouette that captures light and wind, making it an ideal choice for contemporary gardens seeking naturalistic texture and cool season structural drama.
Stipa calamagrostis 'Algäu' produces expansive feathery plumes that begin as shimmering silvery-green in midsummer before maturing to soft buff tones, creating enduring winter interest above narrow, gracefully arching green foliage.
Thriving in full sun and tolerating poor, well-drained soils with remarkable drought resistance once established, this clump-forming perennial grass delivers a striking silhouette that captures light and wind, making it an ideal choice for contemporary gardens seeking naturalistic texture and cool season structural drama.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Stipa calamagrostis Algäu:
Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and place the plant at the same depth it was growing in its nursery pot, working in plenty of well-rotted compost into the planting area and backfill.
Space multiple plants about 30cm (12in) apart to allow for air circulation and growth. Water well after planting and continue to water regularly until the plant is established (once established, Stipa becomes more drought-tolerant). Cut back in early spring before the new foliage appears.
Space multiple plants about 30cm (12in) apart to allow for air circulation and growth. Water well after planting and continue to water regularly until the plant is established (once established, Stipa becomes more drought-tolerant). Cut back in early spring before the new foliage appears.
Please note:
This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
