Stipa tenuissima (Wavy Hair Grass, Stipa)

Type	Grass, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Spreading arching, Architectural Form
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	Cream Flowers (Summer late), Golden Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Stipa tenuissima cultivation notes: 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.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Design & Plant Use for Stipa tenuissima:

Ornamental grass for summer long foliage interest
Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils
Ornamental grass ideal for drift planting in a sunny spot

Common Missspellings: Stypa, Stiper, Styper

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Stipa tenuissima (Wavy Hair Grass, Stipa)

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