Can I cut back Stipa gigantea?

With some evergreens like this Anemanthele lessoniana (also known as Stipa arundinacea), they can get relatively strawy on top after a few seasons and can be cut back, but this must be done when the plant is actively growing in spring or early summer.

When should I cut back my Stipa?

Stipa tenuissima is an evergreen grass, so should not be cut back in late winter along with deciduous grasses such as Stipa gigantea. Instead, in April or May, comb through the grass with your fingers (wear gloves) or a rake to remove any old foliage or seed heads – the old growth should come away easily.

How fast does Stipa gigantea grow?

Stipa gigantea (Golden oats) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.

How long does it take for Stipa gigantea to flower?

Planted in three waves, they don’t need replacing all in one go. This grass doesn’t flower fully until its third year, after which a steady supply of seedlings are available to keep the structured planting going.

What is Stipa gigantea?

Statuesque with tufts of foliage bursting with emerging seed heads in early summer, Stipa gigantea (Golden Oats) is an impressive ornamental grass. Evergreen or semi-evergreen, it forms a dense mound of slender, arching gray-green leaves, up to 18 in. tall (45 cm), from which emerge erect flower spikes rising 4 ft. (120 cm) above the foliage.

How do you propagate Stipa gigantea?

Stipa gigantea is an excellent alternative to pampas grass as a lawn specimen in small gardens, and is perfect for growing in a border or a gravel garden. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. To propagate, divide plants from mid-spring to early summer.

Is Stipa gigantea a good alternative to pampas grass?

The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Stipa gigantea is an excellent alternative to pampas grass as a lawn specimen in small gardens, and is perfect for growing in a border or a gravel garden. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

Does Stipa g grass die in November?

It dies back to straw like leaves in a clump in November. The large evergreen grass is Pampas grass (Cortaderia sp.). That is more difficult to deal with. It’s definitely Stipa G – I have the original label! The leaves do go browny, but the clump stays the same size.