Id-Code: ZA 164
Family: Poaceae, Graminae
Origin: European Mediterranean and North Africa
Special Features: Tall species with attractive, grey-green, arching leaves and tall spikes with showy plumes
Colour: Early violet tones turn to silvery-white
Natural Flowering Period: September - October
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-10
Growth Habit: Upright
Foliage: Broad, grey-green leaves with prominent white mid-rib
Height with Flowers: 180 cm (72'')
Spacing between Plants: 180 cm (72'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.5
Location: Full sun
Use: Excellent accent plant or can be combined with other statuesque items such as Eupatorium maculatum 'Atropurpureum', Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum' and Hibiscus coccineus
Specialities: Lovely fresh or dried cut flowers

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 0,526
Seeds per Gram: 1900
Seeding Recommendation: 3 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 5-6 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: There is little advantage to vernalization even though a cold period won't do any harm on this or any perennial seed item.
Forcing: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)