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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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EvergreenOr semi-evergreen. Linear, inrolled, mid-green leaves to 70cm (28in) long in lax clumps
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Height2.5m (8ft)
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Spread1.2m (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 hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
STIPA gigantea
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originSpain, Portugal.
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile.
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Grasses - Care Guide
Stipa - Growing Guide
2.5m (8ft)
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