Stipa, the Feather Grasses or Needle Grasses, are a large and varied group of mostly clump forming evergreen grasses that include the iconic golden oat grass. While botanically Stipa have been the subject of various name changes, they remain a much used group of grasses for our gardens. All require a sunny open aspect and soils that are not winter wet.
Stipa
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£12.99A lovely form of Achnatherum calamagrostis, which is native to much of Europe and tolerant of drought, sunshine and poor soils. This striking selection forms graceful mounds of relatively narrow foliage that is topped with many large buff feathery flower plumes from summer onwards. Sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Height 80cm – 1m.
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£12.99Loose, gently arching clumps of foliage that can tint orange, yellow and red during the season. Masses of hazy pink flowerheads in more open and sunny positions. Excellent for dry conditions in sun or shade. Dislikes wet soils and very windy conditions. Average lifespan of between 3 – 5 years but can re seed. Height 60cm – 90cm.
Also known as Stipa arundinacea.
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£8.55Peruvian feather grass. Mounds of narrow hair like bright green foliage are topped with long shimmering silvery white panicles of flower during summer. Needs sunny well drained spot. Soil not too wet. Not for coldest areas. Height; 70cm-90cm.
Also known as Stipa ichu.
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£7.99This quick growing seductive grass forms clumps of soft green hair like foliage with a succession of lighter green flowers during summer. Sways with the slightest breeze. Sunny well drained position. Soil not wet. Height; 40cm – 60cm.
Also known as Stipa tenuissima.
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This quick growing seductive grass forms clumps of soft green hair like foliage with a succession of lighter green flowers during summer. Sways with the slightest breeze. Sunny well drained position. Soil not wet. Height; 40cm – 60cm.
Also known as Stipa tenuissima.
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£12.99The giant oat is amongst the most impressive of grasses, forming clumps of tough foliage that is topped with elegant upright large golden oat like flowers held high above the foliage from late spring. Needs sunny well drained spot. Height; 1.8m – 2.1m.
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£13.99Probably the tallest selection of golden oat grass making clumps of tough foliage and producing tall elegant upright golden oat like flowers held high above the foliage from late spring. Needs sunny well drained spot. Height; 2.1m – 2.4m.
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A relatively compact selection of golden oat grass from Knoll Gardens. Combining tough green foliage with large golden oat-like heads of flower that are held on comparatively short upright stems. Needs sunny well drained spot. Height; 1.5m – 1.8m.
