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Stipa tenuissima
Feather Grass 

Stipa tenuissima
Common name

Feather Grass

Group

Grasses and Sedges

Family

Gramineae

Description

Feather Grass. A perennial grass with erect narrow bright green leaves. Soft feathery greenish white panicles ageing to buff throughout summer; remaining ornamental until late autumn. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Erect
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
80cm
Ultimate spread
60cm

Colour

Flowers
Green; White in June; August
Foliage
Green - Herbaceous
Fruit
Brown in August
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Shelter from cold drying winds
Soil
Light
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Grafting; Budding
Usage
Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Stake and tie; Feed; Mulch
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Honey fungus; Sawfly; Silver leaf; Fireblight

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 2 litre --- --- £5.43 £ 1988