When mature, these splay apart to make a wide fountain shape that almost hides the plant. It prefers regions with cool summers and mild winters. Large plants in full flower are a spectacular sight. Last year was the first time my stipa gigantea flowered. Tall, graceful flower spikes in late spring, this plant thrives in heat and poor, well drained soils.
When mature, these splay apart to make a wide fountain shape that almost hides the plant.
Last year was the first time my stipa gigantea flowered. Growing to 6' tall, it's extra valuable because it blooms early in june & july rather than in fall like so many others. Giant feather grass is a spectacular plant for the sunny garden. Flowers are good in dried arrangements. Return to the main garden page. Return to the main grass page. To 12′ tall in bloom from a tight … Large plants in full flower are a spectacular sight. This is the giant straight species that is so popular for its soaring silver stems and golden drooping awns. It will take drought when established. The arching foliage reaches only 18" tall & forms a tidy clump. The previous year, i had verbena bonariensis in these beds to provide some height, but the stipa gigantea have a more clearly defined presence. Tall, graceful flower spikes in late spring, this plant thrives in heat and poor, well drained soils.
The arching foliage reaches only 18" tall & forms a tidy clump. Large plants in full flower are a spectacular sight. When mature, these splay apart to make a wide fountain shape that almost hides the plant. It will take drought when established. Last year was the first time my stipa gigantea flowered.
The arching foliage reaches only 18" tall & forms a tidy clump.
Growing to 6' tall, it's extra valuable because it blooms early in june & july rather than in fall like so many others. Plant in full sun with regular garden watering; Flowers are good in dried arrangements. When mature, these splay apart to make a wide fountain shape that almost hides the plant. Large plants in full flower are a spectacular sight. Return to the main garden page. Return to the main grass page. It will take drought when established. The arching foliage reaches only 18" tall & forms a tidy clump. Giant feather grass is a spectacular plant for the sunny garden. To 12′ tall in bloom from a tight … It prefers regions with cool summers and mild winters. As the flowers unfurl, they shimmer in the light & rustle in the slightest breeze & are beautiful backlit by the setting sun.
As the flowers unfurl, they shimmer in the light & rustle in the slightest breeze & are beautiful backlit by the setting sun. To 12′ tall in bloom from a tight … When mature, these splay apart to make a wide fountain shape that almost hides the plant. Flowers are good in dried arrangements. The previous year, i had verbena bonariensis in these beds to provide some height, but the stipa gigantea have a more clearly defined presence.
The previous year, i had verbena bonariensis in these beds to provide some height, but the stipa gigantea have a more clearly defined presence.
When mature, these splay apart to make a wide fountain shape that almost hides the plant. The arching foliage reaches only 18" tall & forms a tidy clump. Plant in full sun with regular garden watering; Growing to 6' tall, it's extra valuable because it blooms early in june & july rather than in fall like so many others. Giant feather grass is a spectacular plant for the sunny garden. It will take drought when established. This is the giant straight species that is so popular for its soaring silver stems and golden drooping awns. Tall, graceful flower spikes in late spring, this plant thrives in heat and poor, well drained soils. Large plants in full flower are a spectacular sight. Return to the main garden page. As the flowers unfurl, they shimmer in the light & rustle in the slightest breeze & are beautiful backlit by the setting sun. Last year was the first time my stipa gigantea flowered. The previous year, i had verbena bonariensis in these beds to provide some height, but the stipa gigantea have a more clearly defined presence.
Stipa Gigantea Plant / Stipa capillata â€" Ballyrobert Gardens - It prefers regions with cool summers and mild winters.. It prefers regions with cool summers and mild winters. Tall, graceful flower spikes in late spring, this plant thrives in heat and poor, well drained soils. The arching foliage reaches only 18" tall & forms a tidy clump. To 12′ tall in bloom from a tight … Giant feather grass is a spectacular plant for the sunny garden.