Little Giant Feather Grass

Little Giant Feather Grass

One of our all time favorite ornamental grasses, Little Giant Feather Grass stays a bit smaller than the typical Feather Grasses, growing only 3-5′ tall when in flower. One of the best grass varieties for watching blow in the wind and a real stunner when backlit at sunset!

Latin Name: Stipa gigantea  syn. Celtica gigantea ‘Little Giant’
Site and Soil: A variety of soils, so long as they’re well draining in full to part sun
Hardiness: Hardy to about -5ºF.
Size at Maturity: 3-5′ tall when in flower
Bloom Time: April-July but flowers hold into fall and winter
Pests & Diseases: None that we have observed
USDA Zone: 6a