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STIPA tenuissima

Commonly known as Feather grass

Densely tufted deciduous grass with filament-like light green leaves tipped with feathery panicles

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Deciduous - erect, narrowly linear to filament-like, tightly inrolled leaves 30cm (12in) or more long.
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)
Full sun
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - USA (Texas, New Mexico) Mexico, Argentina
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants
Hardiness - Fully hardy
Seasonal Interest - Autumn
Summer
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - moderately fertile.