Silberährengras 'Allgäu'

Season Overview

Description

The silver ear grass 'Algäu' is enchanting in all its glory. It is also known as silver rough grass and looks great at any time and in any garden. (Bot.) Achnatherum calamagrostis 'Algäu' prefers well-drained and stony soils and a sunny to full sun position. The wintergreen silver ear grass 'Algäu' is very adaptable and can therefore be used in a variety of ways. However, the roots of the 'Algäu' silver ear grass do not tolerate waterlogging at all. This perennial looks beautiful and can be combined wonderfully with many different perennials.

Growing tips

The 'Algäu' silver ear grass is characterized by an upright, but also slightly inclined and slightly arching growth habit. The leaves of the silver rough grass are green and have slightly reddish leaf bases at the base. In autumn, the leaves of Achnatherum calamagrostis 'Algäu' turn yellowish to yellowish-brown in colder regions. In mild winters, the leaves of Achnatherum calamagrostis 'Algäu' remain winter green and look extremely effective well into the cold season. A special characteristic of 'Algäu' is its impressive, panicle-like and very elongated flower. They appear from July to August and then take on a yellowish-brown color.

Details

Plant distance

50 cm

Row spacing

50 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm