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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'
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each
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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
USA (Texas, New Mexico) Mexico, Argentina -
DeciduousErect, narrowly linear to filament-like, tightly inrolled leaves 30cm (12in) or more long.
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
30cm (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 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer 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 Size60cm (24in)
30cm (12in)
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