Feather Grass

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.

 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Seed
FLOWERING TIME:
Fall
Lt. Sum-Fall
HABIT:
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Blue
LANDSCAPE USES:
Foundation planting