Formerly known as Stipa tenuissima.
A finely textured grass with wispy narrow green arching foliage that will dance in the slightest breeze. In early summer feathery cream seedheads appear just above the plant. N. tenuissima grows in the cool season and will slow through hot summer months.
Height:
1.0-2.0 Feet
Spread:
1.0-2.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
6B,7,8,9,10
Flower Color:
Tan shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium Rapid
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Modern Prairie Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Erosion Control Ground Cover Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
This North American native will self-sow under the right conditions. This plant needs well drained soil to thrive and will be less hardy in heavy soils.
Height:
1.0-2.0 Feet
Spread:
1.0-2.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
6B,7,8,9,10
Flower Color:
Tan shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium Rapid
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Modern Prairie Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Erosion Control Ground Cover Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
This North American native will self-sow under the right conditions. This plant needs well drained soil to thrive and will be less hardy in heavy soils.
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