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Stipa gigantea

Native to Spain, Portugal and Morocco, a spectacular tall grass with attractive seed heads in autumn. Takes a few years to achieve maturity but well worth the wait.

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Native to Spain, Portugal and Morocco, a spectacular tall grass with attractive seed heads in autumn. Takes a few years to achieve maturity but well worth the wait.

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Light requirement
full sun
Height range
tall (121cm plus)
Drought resistance
very good
Frost tolerance
moderate
Flowering time
summer
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