From dense basal clumps of fine narrow leaves spring many tall stems carrying truly superb heads of oat-like flowers which shimmer and shine as if made from beaten gold. A long lasting feature for months, throughout summer.
Stipa gigantea
Giant feather grass, golden oats grass
Details
Aspect | Full sun |
Flower Colour | Yellow |
Flowering Period | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Goes Well With | Agapanthus, Euphorbia, Verbascum |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Hardiness | Fully hardy |
Height | 1.8m |
Soil | Light, well-drained |
Spread | 1.8m |
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I have a Stipa gigantea and a few pheasant grasses, do I cut the back them back in spring as I do with morning light grass? Thank you
Yes remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring