How to Grow Silver Tip
Triticosecale spp.
Your complete guide to growing Silver Tip.
When to Plant Silver Tip
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – August | — |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | — |
| Zone 3 | — | May – July | — |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | — |
| Zone 5 | — | April – June | — |
| Zone 6 | — | April – June | — |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | — |
| Zone 8 | — | March – May | — |
| Zone 9 | — | February – April | — |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | — |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | — |
Companion Plants for Silver Tip
✓ Good companions
Similar silver foliage creates cohesive design and repels pests
Creates beautiful color contrast and attracts pollinators
Complements ornamental grasses and deters rodents
Attracts beneficial insects and provides contrasting texture and color
Complementary growth habit and natural pest deterrent
Provides structural contrast and attracts beneficial insects
Similar drought tolerance and creates textural harmony
Similar water requirements and provides ground-level interest
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many ornamental grasses
Requires frequent watering which can cause root rot in drought-tolerant grasses
Aggressive spreading can overwhelm and compete with grass root system
