Description
The Stipa tenuissima, or Spanish grass, is a fully hardy, beautiful grass variety with very fine leaves. The plant has a rich inflorescence of very fine flower stems up to approximately 50 cm high, which wave beautifully in the wind. Stipa grows beautiful pale yellow-green leaves covered with fluffy panicles of silver-green flowers, maturing to blond yellow. This versatile grass is ideal for a sunny garden, large ornamental pot or perennial border. The waving plumes give a rural and soothing effect in a light breeze. The plant also fits perfectly in an Oriental themed garden.
Care
Grow Stipa in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. It is recommended to prune the Stipa back in spring to about 20 cm above the ground. The grasses will then quickly sprout again and form new 'hairs. It is also possible to gently comb through the grass clumps with garden gloves in the spring with your fingers to loosen the dead leaves from the plant. This ornamental grass remains green in winter and can withstand temperatures down to -15 degrees.
Size
The plants have a height of 20-30cm upon delivery, measured including the nursery pot. The plants are supplied in a nursery pot with a diameter of 9cm.
