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Stipa gigantea

Giant Feather Grass, Golden Oats

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Mullany

 

Description

This grass will grow 2-3' tall and 2-3' wide. It has narrow, dark green leaves with golden flowers that bloom in the summer.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.