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Stipa arundinacea

Pheasant's-Tail Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Bobbie Schwartz

 

Description

Pheasant's Tail grass is a beautiful, fine, airy grass that is emerald green in color. It has many soft yellow- beige flower stalks in the spring. This grass grows 10-12 in. tall , 1-2 ft. wide and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Meadow, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Park, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.