Stipa Tenuissima
Mexican feathergrass
S. tenuissima is a deciduous grass to 60 cm, forming a compact upright tuft of thread-like leaves, with narrow, arching, feathery flowering panicles in summer. Hardy.
Eventual size: 60 cm
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Tag | Feather Grass |
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