Feather Grass

Stipagrostis pennata, Poaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Candle-pod AcaciaVachellia hebeclada

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Tall Mulla MullaPtilotus exaltatus

Pollinator SharingWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Namaqua PorkbushCeraria namaquensis

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Hairy-fruited CalligonumCalligonum crinitum

Desert shrub and grass compete for limited water resources in sandy soils

Dryland Centipede GrassEremochloa bimaculata

Grasses competing for the same soil layer and light resources in arid environments

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSand StabilizationBiomass ProductionWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Digestive Tea

Common Questions

What zones does Feather Grass grow in?

Feather Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Feather Grass?

Good companions for Feather Grass include Candle-pod Acacia, Tall Mulla Mulla, Namaqua Porkbush.

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