Feather grass 'Splendens'

Stipa splendens impresses with robust clumps of narrow grey-green foliage and exceptionally large, silvery flower panicles. The tall, airy blooms move gracefully in the wind, bringing natural movement and elegance to sunny plantings. This ornamental grass is perfectly suited to prairie gardens, gravel beds, and contemporary landscapes with a strong architectural character.

Watering and Care

Stipa splendens prefers well-drained soil and becomes highly drought tolerant once established. During its first growing season, regular watering helps develop a strong root system. Avoid waterlogged conditions at all times.

Maintenance

This impressive ornamental grass requires very little maintenance. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring. The large flower plumes often remain decorative throughout winter.

Location

Grow in full sun with excellent drainage. It is ideal for large borders, prairie-style gardens, and naturalistic planting schemes.

Tip

Its substantial size makes it an excellent focal point or background plant in mixed plantings.

Stipa splendens adds summer elegance to flower beds, borders, and rock gardens with golden-yellow, delicate stems that sway gently in the wind. Especially decorative in natural-style plantings, grass gardens, or as a solitary grass.

The flower spikes attract insects, providing visual dynamism.