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Stipa ichu
Also Known As
- Peruvian Feather Grass
Plant type
grass / grass like
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 7b-9b
Stipa ichu plant details
Stipa ichu is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer silver flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Stipa ichu
- Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: silver blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Stipa ichu
- USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer, erosion and heat
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Stipa ichu plant
How to Grow Stipa ichu
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- erosion control
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- silver
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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aka Nasella tenuissima, Stipa tenuissima, Mexican Feather Grass, Mexican Feather Grass, Pony Tails, Silky Thread Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Stipa gigantea, Giant Feather Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-8'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Silver Feather Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Stipa arundinacea, Stipa lessoniana, New Zealand Wind Grass, Pheasant Grass, Pheasant's Tail Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
aka Nasella cernua, Stipa cernua, Nodding Needle Grass, Nodding Stipa
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-40"
Width: 6"-10"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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