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Stipa gigantea

Family Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 2.1 - 2.4 m (7 - 8 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Stipa gigantea (giant feather grass) produces brown blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is greyish green in colour. Stipa gigantea (giant feather grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Stipa gigantea tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.