Lauren's Cold Hardy Giant Feather Grass
Stipa gigantea Lauren's Cold Hardy
SKU: HC015332
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Overview
Stipa gigantea Lauren's Cold Hardy is a cool season Mediterranean native grass that graces the late spring landscape with its head-high, shiny metallic bronze flower spikes. The grass has finely textured, evergreen leaves and grows best in hot, sunny planting sites. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). 5-6 ft. tall x 24" wide.
key features
Botanical Name
Stipa gigantea Lauren's Cold Hardy
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Advantages
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Evergreen, Mass Plantings, Container Planting
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
5-6' tall
Bloom Time
Summer to fall
SKU
HC015332
Description
5-6 ft. tall x 24" wide. Stipa gigantea Lauren's Cold Hardy is stunning in bloom. This cool season Mediterranean native grass graces the late spring landscape with its head-high, shiny metallic bronze flower spikes. The grass has finely textured, evergreen leaves and grows best in hot, sunny planting sites. Grown from seed collected in a German botanic garden, it has proven its cold hardiness in Lauren Springer Ogden's Fort Collins, CO garden.
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