| | | Family | Gramineae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 6a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H2 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Stipa pennata (European feather grass) bears faded green blossoms during early summer to mid summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought. | | |