Stipa gigantea

Poaceae

Giant Feather Grass, Golden Oats

Evergreen, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial grass. Leaves are long and narrow, growing to .75m. Pendulous flowers are held on long panicles. Seeds are silver-purple in summer before turning a golden colour and retained into winter.

Uses

Ornamental grass suitable for rockeries, herbaceous borders and cottage gardens. Flower stems are used as a dried flower.

Culture

Suitable for full sun and a cool or temperate climate. Prefers well-drained soil. Frost tolerant and drought resistant. Propagate by seed or division.

Propagation

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Cultivars

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Plant Health

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More info

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