Stipa capillata

Also called Needle Grass / Spear Grass

AKA Achnatherum capillata
Tidy clumps of bluish-green blades and thin seed stems
Seeds are held on awns
Silvery flowers lead to golden to tan seed heads
Bloom Time: July to August
Flower Height: 90 cm
Foliage Height: 70 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Silver

HEIGHT:
70-90 cm

SPREAD:
30 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Stipa is best planted in full sun in a dry, well-drained soil.

Additional Notes about Feather Grass:

The "needle" in the common name refers to the points on the seeds.

Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.