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STIPA gigantea

Commonly known as Giant feather grass, Golden oats

Evergreen perennial growing up to 8 feet in height with attractive golden spikelets of seeds

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Evergreen - or semi-evergreen. Linear, inrolled, mid-green leaves to 70cm (28in) long in lax clumps
Height - 2.5m (8ft)
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
Ornamental grasses - densely tufted perennial. Bristled, silvery, purplish-green spikelets, turning gold when ripe, are carried in long-stemmed, oat-like panicles to 50cm (20in) long.
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - Spain, Portugal.
Hardiness - Fully hardy
Seasonal Interest - Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - moderately fertile.