Stipa arundinacea
Pheasant's-Tail Grass
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'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Park, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.