Ornamental Grass 'Angels Hair'
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Ornamental Grass 'Angel Hair' - Elegance and Movement in the Garden
Ornamental grass seeds 'Angel Hair' (Stipa tenuissima) , offered by the seed company OSC.
This semi-hardy perennial grass is a wonder for mass plantings or containers. Its shimmering, ponytail-like hairs bring graceful movement to the garden, dancing in the slightest breeze. Average garden height is 18 inches. Reliable in zone 5b, it is often grown as an annual in cooler zones.
Spread: Approximately 30 cm
Plant height: 45 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 150 seeds
Companion plants: Lavender, echinacea, compact grasses
Enemy plants: None notable
How to grow:
Start seeds 4-6 weeks before last frost in a soilless mix, using peat pots or cells to aid transplanting. Keep the growing medium moist at 68°F for 5-10 days for germination. After germination, place under lights until hardened off and transplant to the garden in late May. Also sow directly in the garden starting in mid-May. Place in a sunny site for best growth.
This grass adds elegance and texture to your garden or containers, with a timeless touch.
