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Stipa gigantea

Giant Feather Grass, Golden Oats

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Information by:         Photographer: Susan Frommer/Mullany

 

Description

This grass will grow 2'-3' tall and 2'-3' wide. It has narrow, dark green leaves with golden flowers that bloom in the summer.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.