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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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DeciduousErect, narrowly linear to filament-like, tightly inrolled leaves 30cm (12in) or more long.
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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread30cm (12in)
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Ornamental grassesDensely tufted perennial. Nodding, softly feathery panicles to 30cm (12in) in summer, green at first becoming buff.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
STIPA tenuissima
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originUSA (Texas, New Mexico) Mexico, Argentina
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile.
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Grasses - Care Guide
Stipa - Growing Guide
60cm (24in)
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Fleabane
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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.
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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.
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