needle grass
Stipa capillata
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Green
Notes
Needle grass (Stipa capillata) is a grass for borders, meadow plantings, and mass plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and wide. Green blooms appear in mid to late summer. Plant it where the fine texture can move in the breeze.
Pairs well with Mountain mint, Chaste tree, and Red spider lily.
Native range
Asia and Europe.