Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Stipa calamagrostis

Stipa calamagrostis

Synonym(s): Achnatherum calamagrostis, Lasiagrostis calamagrostis Common Name: 'Rough feather grass'

A clump-forming, deciduous grass with an abundance of showy silvery-white, feathery plumes produced in early summer before turning light buff, and persisting until the first frosts. This is definitely a grass that you grow for its flowers rather than its arching green-bronze foliage. Jun-Sep. H75cm S45cm.

£10.00

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Care Instructions

Requires a medium to light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun but resents competition so give it a good space. 

  • Grasses & Bamboos
  • Good for seaside
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Silver flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 60cm to 90cm
Plant No: 2870

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871