Silver Feather Grass or Stipa gigantea, as it's also called, is an ornamental grass with gorgeous look that will compliment any garden. A grass admired for its plumes that are tall and graceful and the silvery leaves, this is a must-have grass for all the landscapers. We will go over Silver Feather Grass and how to incorporate it into your landscaping.
Silver Feather Grass grows in southern Europe and northern Africa
A perennial clump-forming plant that stands 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide. What is most striking about this grass are the feathery spikes of flowers, which come up early in the summer and last all summer. The twigs can grow up to 2 feet (0.6 meters) in length, and they dance in the wind in a spectacular display.
As far as the Silver Feather Grass landscape, there are a few things to keep in mind. Let's have a look at them, one by one:
Where to Plant: Silver Feather Grass likes full sun and moist soil. Pick a spot in your landscape that gets 6 hours of unaffected sunlight every day. Don't plant in clay-rich soil that's prone to root rot or drains poorly.
Plants & Landscape Effects: Silver Feather Grass's silver-blue plants bring texture to the yard. Its dangling leaves are graceful when the wind catches them. You can set this grass in the background or at the center to coordinate with other plants and add interest to the space.
Accent Plants: Silver Feather Grass is great as an accent plant in mixed borders, rock gardens, or large containers. It is high and, fluffy and perfect for vertical interest. Mix it with smaller plants in opposite colors and textures to make a dynamic and even mix.
Mass Planting: Silver Feather Grass has a great size and clumps easily, which means it can be mass planted for a big effect. Sow it in threes or larger so that each bulb grows large. That brings together and melds the landscape.
Drought tolerance: Silver Feather Grass is very drought tolerant once grown. It is therefore the perfect plant for water efficient or xeriscape gardens. But don't forget that you need to water it often while it is growing.
Maintainance: Silver Feather Grass is low-maintenance in general
End the leaves to the ground before the new ones appear in late winter or early spring. This encourages healthy regrowth and stops the masses from getting too thick. You can also divide the clusters every couple of years to help keep the plant healthy.
Winter Interest: Silver Feather Grass's dried-up plumes add winter interest. They snag the sunlight and look so lovely golden against a bed of snow or winter crops. Be sure to keep the dried plumes around until early spring, and trim back.
Conclusion Silver Feather Grass is a great ornamental grass that can beautify any lawn with its tallness, silvery leaves and feathery wings. This grass gives your landscapes depth, bounce and visual interest as an accent, mass planting or rock garden plant. It can withstand drought and is low maintenance making it a robust and versatile plant for the novice and expert gardener alike.
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