Magnificent tufted perennial grass ideal for a focal point.

Also known as (Giant feather grass) this grass has evergreen arching leaves with golden

brown flower plumes that turn to straw yellow in late summer.

Height 240cm ,spread 120cm ,full sun and any soil.

Stipa gigantea

Ornamental Grasses Stipa gigantea. The Oat Grass. Gigantea. Unmistakable with its evergreen mounds of dark green leaves tall stems and crowns of large panicles of oat like flowers first autumn gold then turning golden brown through winter. Stipa gigantea has tremendously presence in the garden and makes a formidable specimen. Stipa gigantea do not cope with shade. Stipa gigantea need full sun, but are exposure and drought tolerant. Free draining to dry soil, impoverished with sand is good. Has a low nutrient need.ck dead leaves and flowers in spring.