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Stipa Tenuissima - Wavy Hair Grass, Stipa

Stipa Tenuissima - Wavy Hair Grass, Stipa

Type Grass, Ground cover, Container-friendly, Deciduous
Size Low Border (up to 50cm height)
Form Spreading arching
Colours Golden Foliage, Cream Flowers (Summer late)
Care Some maintenance required
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Fast growing

Cultivation tips: This attractive fast growing grass will grow on most well drained soils, as long as they are not to fertile or moist. It is drought hardy, tolerating hot dry exposed areas, and hating wet soils or shade. Trim flower heads and dead material in winter / spring. Tolerates chalky and sandy soils. Plant in clumps and drifts to break up herbaceous planting and add late summer interest.
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