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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
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Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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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.
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - Spain, Portugal. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - - moderately fertile.
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Grasses - Care Guide
Stipa - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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