Silver Feather Grass 'Silberfeder'
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
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Height: 5 feet
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Spread: 3-4 feet
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Bloom Time: August
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Bloom: large, feathery plumes that
emerge a shimmering pinkish-silver in late summer
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Light: full sun to
part shade; best in full sun
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Soil: tolerant of a
wide range of soils from well-drained sandy soils to the heavy clays
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Moisture: prefers moist
soils
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Use: ornamental
grass, but clumps need a lot of room; accent in back of border, meadows, wild gardens,
cottage gardens, naturalized areas or pond periphery
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Care: leave foliage
standing throughout winter for visual interest and to provide protection for
the crowns; substantial clumps tend to flop when subjected to heavy winter
snows and will often benefit from some support; cut foliage to the ground in
late winter just before new shoots appear
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Concerns: no frequently
occurring insect or disease problems
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Native to: species native
to eastern Asia
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Notes: narrow green
leaves with a white midrib form rounded arching clump of foliage; flower plumes
persist into winter for good winter interest
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H039
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