Stipa tennuissima (feather grass)
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Location: 7329: B13 L4
Price range: £2.99 through £9.99
Out of stock
| Variation Title | Price | Add to Cart Button | Stock | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ltr | £ 9.99 | 0 | ||
| 9 cm | £ 2.99 | 0 | ||
| 10.5 cm | £ 3.99 | 0 |
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Description
Stipa tennuissima
Stipa tenuissima, often called Mexican feather grass, is one of the most graceful and versatile ornamental grasses. It forms a soft, fountain-like clump of fine, thread-like green leaves that create constant movement, rippling in the gentlest breeze. In summer, it produces delicate, feathery flower panicles that shimmer with a silvery-golden sheen, adding light and texture to the garden. Compact, usually reaching 60cm in height, it is ideal for edging borders, planting in gravel gardens, or weaving among perennials for a naturalistic effect. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Easy to maintain, it looks stunning en masse or as a single accent, bringing a sense of softness and fluidity to planting schemes.
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About the Family
Stipa, commonly known as feather grass, is a graceful genus of ornamental grasses renowned for their airy elegance and movement. Valued in naturalistic planting schemes, Stipa species form clumps of fine, arching foliage that give texture and softness to borders. In late spring to summer, they send up delicate, feathery plumes that sway beautifully in the breeze, catching the light and creating a dynamic display. Popular species include Stipa tenuissima, or Mexican feather grass, prized for its silky tufts, and Stipa gigantea, with tall golden flower heads rising dramatically above the foliage. Easy to grow in sunny, well-drained soils, Stipas are drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and look stunning in prairie-style gardens, gravel borders, or when left to mingle with perennials and wildflowers.
