Stipa tenuissima 'Wind Whispers'

Soft plumes of very tactile grass from early summer. Stands well through winter, turning progressively blonder. To 60cm. Hardy, but dislikes wet frozen soil. Less tangly and paler than 'Pony Tails'

At a glance

Common Name

Syn. Nassella tenuissima

Type

Ornamental grass

Height

30cm to 60cm

Spread Rate

Moderate

Flowering

Mid Summer

Soil Type

Normal, Drained

Aspect

Part-shade, Sun

Sue's Notes about Stipa tenuissima 'Wind Whispers' (Syn. Nassella tenuissima)

To cut back, or not? If you cut the plant back to ground level in early spring, you'll get swathes of fresh green growth by mid-summer. If you don't you'll get a blend of green growth through last year's blond fronds, which looks equally pretty. Horses for courses...

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