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Stipa extremiorientalis

Stipa extremiorientalis
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Price:  £4.50
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Brand:  The Plantsman's Preference
Family:  Poaceae
Main Season:  Summer
Flower Colour:  Yellow
Leaf Colour:  Green
Foliage:  Deciduous
Position:  Sun
Soil Type:  Ordinary, medium loam
Height:  1.2m to 1.8m (4' to 6')
Peat Free?  Yes
Hardiness Guide:  RHS H6 minimum -15C to -20C
Pot Size:  9cm

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Approx. 25 in stock

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Tight clumps of broad, pale green leaves and tall, arching stems bearing spikes of awned yellow-green flowers in late summer to 1.5m. Ordinary soil in sun or part shade.

A very bright, shining ornamental grass that makes a lovely fresh complement to the late summer flowering plants in a mixed border.  Clear yellow autumn foliage too.

From eastern Russia, China and Japan.

Syn: Stipa pekinensis, Achnatherum pekinense.


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