STIPA gigantea
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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
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenOr semi-evergreen. Linear, inrolled, mid-green leaves to 70cm (28in) long in lax clumps
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Ornamental grassesDensely tufted perennial. Bristled, silvery, purplish-green spikelets, turning gold when ripe, are carried in long-stemmed, oat-like panicles to 50cm (20in) long.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile.
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Full sun
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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Grasses - Care Guide
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