Buy Celtica gigantea

Also Known As

Stipa gigantea
Giant Feather Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-8'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-10b

3 inch pot | $13

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Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

1 gallon bagged root ball | $19

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Fewer than 19 at Gossler Farms

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Celtica gigantea plant details

Celtica gigantea is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Celtica gigantea

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, light-catching, long-blooming, movement, showy, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Celtica gigantea

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tall, stately & distinguished, "Giant Feather Grass" is the perfect specimen grass!! Blooms in July (before most grasses); 6' tall flowers shimmer in the light & wave in the slightest breeze like a kinetic sculpture AND are also great in arrangements…Arching foliage is a tidy clump of only 18". Full sun – Drought tolerant once established – deer proof - well-drained soil!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gorgeous and refined ornamental grass, forming clumps of fine, evergreen leaves, 18?? tall x 3 ft wide and, in summer, 6 ft spikes of shimmering, golden flowers. Yum! Handsome in winter as well. Full sun and well- drained soil with only occasional summer water once established. Fits well with other plants. USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

This dramatic grass has proven hardy in zone 6 as long as it is given a soil that does not stay overly moist in the winter. Foliage forms tidy 18" clumps, from which emerge 6' stems bearing a froth of golden grass seed heads.

By: Avant Gardens

Stipa gigantea is a beautiful grass that has evergreen foliage to 18" the flower spikes explode to 6'. This is a real show-stopper.

By: Gossler Farms

Forms evergreen clumps of narrow green leaves to 3' tall and as wide. Open yellow-gold panicles shimmer in a broad cloud to 6' tall. A durable and striking grass well-suited to California grasses. Full sun or light shade with moderate to occasional water once established. Reseeds, but not in a disagreeable manner. Hardy to 0F. Central and Southern Spain, Portugal, and Northwestern Africa.

By: Native Sons

Tall, stately & distinguished, “Giant Feather Grass” is the perfect specimen grass (you only need one for a great look). Growing to 6’ tall, it’s extra valuable because it blooms early in June & July rather than in Fall like so many others. As the flowers unfurl, they shimmer in the light & rustle in the slightest breeze & are beautiful backlit by the setting sun. The arching foliage reaches only 18” tall & forms a tidy clump. The flowering stems are strong & erect & are very long lasting in bouquets. An excellent choice for adding height & structure to the garden! Water generously until established after which it can tolerate drought. Well-drained soil - no clay - is best.