Stipa Species, European Feather Grass, Feather Grass, Orphan Maidenhair

Stipapennata

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Stipa (STEE-pa)
Species
pennata (pen-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Kearney, NE (Zone 5a) | September 2001 | neutral

Narrow upright stems, with an open spreading crown, 2' to 3' tall.
Leaf blades are medium green.
The most notable feature o...Read More

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