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Giant Feather Grass

Stipa Gigantea

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Overview

Giant Feather Grass, or "Stipa gigantea," is a striking ornamental grass, standing at an impressive 4 to 6 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet. It flaunts tall, airy golden panicles in summer, which sway gracefully and provide a delicate texture against a backdrop of bluish-green, linear leaves. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, offering year-round interest even in winter months.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–9Type GrassClimate Temperate
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — is an ornamental grass that makes a striking statement in the landscape with its imposing size and elegant
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — USDA hardiness zones for this plant range from 7 through 10Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — towering above the foliage and bearing airyGiant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — or "Stipa gigantea," is a striking ornamental grass; which sway gracefully and provide a delicate texture against aGiant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — commonly known as Giant Feather Grass or Golden OatsGiant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — In late spring to early summerGiant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — standing at an impressive 4 to 6 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; growing up to 2 to 3 feet in height+43

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — is an ornamental grass that makes a striking statement in the landscape with its imposing size and elegant
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — USDA hardiness zones for this plant range from 7 through 10
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — towering above the foliage and bearing airy
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — or "Stipa gigantea," is a striking ornamental grass; which sway gracefully and provide a delicate texture against a
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — commonly known as Giant Feather Grass or Golden Oats
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — In late spring to early summer
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — standing at an impressive 4 to 6 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; growing up to 2 to 3 feet in height
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — which sway gracefully and provide a delicate texture against a backdrop of bluish-green
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — offering year-round interest even in winter months
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — airy golden panicles in summer
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — space specimens approximately 3 to 4 feet apart to allow for their ultimate spread
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — grass for full
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — or as part of a grass garden
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — standing at an impressive 4 to 6 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — slender flower spikes emerge
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — tolerating drought once established
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — or "Stipa gigantea," is a striking ornamental grass
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — These panicles can span up to 12 inches long and persist well into the winter
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — growing up to 2 to 3 feet in height
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — adding texture and movement to the landscape
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — An evergreen perennial native to the Iberian Peninsula
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — this species can reach mature heights of 6 to 8 feet
Giant Feather Grass (Stipa Gigantea) — tussock-like clump of bright green which persists year-round
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