Stipa pennata
Feather Grass
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Feather Grass (Stipa pennata) - Description
Stipa pennata, common name feather grass, is a flowering plant in the family Poaceae, which is grown as an ornamental plant for its feathery flowering spikes. Its foliage is kindoff green in Summer while the flowers are Silvery-grey during the same season. It is 60–90 centimetres (24–35 in) high.
Feather Grass (Stipa pennata) - Blooming
Produces flattened spikelets with feathery awns between early summer and fall.
Feather Grass (Stipa pennata) - Growth
Evergreen or deciduous, perennial grasses that are tufted and bristly. Stipas do well in the sun and plant height varies depending on species. One species of Stipa will grow to 3 ft. tall. S. arundinacea tolerates partial shade. Stipa works well in a mixed or shrub border. The inflorescences are suitable for cutting, and are often dyed to use as part of a flower ensemble.
Feather Grass (Stipa pennata) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring, in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate by division in mid-spring to early summer.
Feather Grass (Stipa pennata) - Pest
Stipa is prone to brown stripe, eye spot, smut, brown patch, rust, and damping off.
Feather Grass (Stipa pennata) - Interesting facts
Stipa is found in temperate and warm-temperate areas across the globe. There are around 300 known species, spotted mainly in open woodlands and stony slopes.
Feather Grass (Stipa pennata) - Soil and irrigation
Irrigation needs vary depending on species. S. gigantea requires ample water until it is established. S. tenuissimus requires regular waterings. Does best in moderately fertile, medium-light soil with good drainage. S. arudinacea withstands heavy soils.
