Stipa ichu

Perennial Grass | Fine-textured, golden foliage and flower plumes | Full sun | Frost hardy

Quick Facts

  • Mature size: Approx. 600–800mm high x 400–600mm wide

  • Position: Full sun

  • Foliage: Fine-textured, straw-coloured, arching

  • Flowering: Late spring to summer

  • Flower colour: Silky, pale gold plumes

  • Climate tolerance: Heat and drought tolerant; frost hardy

  • Water needs: Low once established

  • Maintenance: Low

Why You’ll Love It

Peruvian Feather Grass adds graceful movement, texture, and natural elegance to any garden. Its flowing habit, delicate plumes, and warm golden tones create a soft, meadow-like feel, making it perfect for naturalistic borders, mass plantings, or as a striking accent in contemporary landscapes.

Planting & Care Tips

  • Plant in full sun for best form and flowering

  • Prefers well-drained soil, adaptable once established

  • Water sparingly during dry periods

  • Leave flower plumes standing through winter for structure and visual interest

  • Cut back old foliage in late winter before new growth emerges