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Stipa gigantea
Giant Feather Grass
Description
A truly magnificent grass, Stipa gigantea is native to the grasslands of south-western Europe and is known for its tall flower heads. Tufted clumps of evergreen or semi-evergreen leaves are topped in summer by elegant panicles of flower spikelets, reaching over 2 m in height. The flowers are initially a purplish silver green, but turn a deep golden colour in late summer.
Supplied Size: 3L containers (freshly potted)
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
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Habit: Stipa gigantea grows to be a tall clump forming grass.
- Height: up to 2.5 m (8 ft)
- Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
- Notes: Ideally remove any dead leaves from Stipa gigantea in early spring to tidy up this plant for the new season.