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  • STIPA tenuissima
    STIPA tenuissima
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BAMBOO Phyllostachys aureosulcata spectabilis and STIPA tenuissima
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    STIPA tenuissima

    Commonly known as Feather grass

     AWARD
    (Syn. Pony Tails) - densely tufted deciduous grass with filament-like light green leaves tipped with feathery panicles or 'Pony Tails'
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      USA (Texas, New Mexico) Mexico, Argentina
    • Deciduous
      Erect, narrowly linear to filament-like, tightly inrolled leaves 30cm (12in) or more long.
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Densely tufted perennial. Nodding, softly feathery panicles to 30cm (12in) in summer, green at first becoming buff.
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
      Moderately fertile.
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
       
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