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STIPA tenuissima
Commonly known as Feather grass
(Syn. Pony Tails) - densely tufted deciduous grass with filament-like light green leaves tipped with feathery panicles or 'Pony Tails'
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Deciduous - erect, narrowly linear to filament-like, tightly inrolled leaves 30cm (12in) or more long.
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Height - 60cm (24in) -
Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Ornamental grasses - densely tufted perennial. Nodding, softly feathery panicles to 30cm (12in) in summer, green at first becoming buff.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - USA (Texas, New Mexico) Mexico, Argentina -
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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