Stipa gigantea
Giant Feather Grass

Description: A stately elegant grass that puts
on a spectacular show when in flower.
Clumping, evergreen, cool season, with
arching grey-green foliage topped by flower
spikes rising high above foliage.

Planting/Use: From June to August, loose
airy golden panicles are borne with long
awns. Lovely in cut or dried arrangements.

General Care: Moist fertile well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.

Exposure: Full sun.

Height/Spread: 60cm x 120cm (2ft x 2ft), flower to 180cm (6ft)

Hardiness Zone: 4