Plant Profile: Celtica gigantea

Giant feather grass, a striking ornamental bunchgrass belonging to the Poaceae family, is indigenous to southern Europe, the Iberian Peninsula, and northern Africa. As the wind rustles through its leaves, it produces a shimmering sound reminiscent of ocean waves. This plant was previously referred to as Stipa gigantea.

**Seasons of Interest:**
- **Bloom:** Summer, from June to September

**Play Value:**
- Wind-induced shimmer and sound; enhances wildlife habitats

**Seed:**
- Grain

**Form:**
- Grows in dense clumps