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Mexican Feather Grass | Stipa tenuissima

Sways gently in the wind

Grown by Jack

Hereford

Garden Ready Plant in a 1L Pot

£8

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The highlights

  • Prefers a full sunny spot
  • Pair with perennials in beds and borders
  • Feather-like flowers from July to September
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

Description

  • This wonderful grass is a must-have for any prairie, contemporary, coastal or cottage garden planting scheme, thanks to its fine leaves which flow gracefully in the breeze, and the elegant wispy flowers it produces in summer
  • Easy to grow and highly versatile, this grass looks just as good in a pot or container as it does in a bed or border
  • Don't want the hassle of dealing with troublesome pests? This is the plant for you!
  • Perfect for south-facing gardens, this plant is a sun-worshipper
  • Stipa tenuissima has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit; this is awarded to those plants which showcase quality and strong performance in British gardens

What To Expect

Supplied as:

Potted plant
Garden ready plant in a 1L pot

Height on arrival:

Eventual height:

30-60cm

Eventual spread:

20-50cm
Spreads approximately 20-50cm.

Time to first crop:

Flower colour:

Brown, cream or light green
Feather-like flowers appear in summer.

Habit:

Upright, tufted
Forms a clump (or tuft) of columnar/upright grass leaves

Hardiness:

Hardy
H4 - Frost hardy down to temperatures of -10°C.

Rootstock:

Spacing:

20-30cm
Plant 20-30cm apart to allow for spreading.

How To Grow

Excellent pest and disease resistance

Isn't usually affected by any diseases or pests.

Water well when establishing

Water regularly whilst your plant establishes. Beyond that, this grass is tolerant of drought and therefore won't need any additional watering.

Full sun

Stipa grows best in a fully sunny spot where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Well-drained soil

Grows well in most light and medium soils provided drainage is good. Avoid planting in heavy soil.

No feeding required

Stipa tenuissima doesn't require any feeding and actually prefers poor soils.

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