Giant Feather Grass, Golden Oats. A perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves. Large open panicles of large golden spikelets in late spring changing to straw-colour. Remains ornamental till the very hard frosts. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 1.8m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Stipa gigantea
A perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves. Large open panicles of large golden spikelets in late spring changing to straw-colour. Remains ornamental till the very hard frosts.
Additional information
| Generic | Stipa |
|---|---|
| Species | gigantea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Giant Feather Grass, Golden Oats |
| Flower Colour | gold |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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