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  • 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'
     
    Plant Details
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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.
    • 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
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
      Coastal / windswept
      Cottage garden
      Patio / pot plants
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
      Moderately fertile.
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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