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    Stipa lessingiana 'Capriccio'

    Also Known As

    • Capriccio Hair Grass
    • Capriccio Needle Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 12"-15"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Stipa lessingiana 'Capriccio' plant details

    Stipa lessingiana 'Capriccio' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stipa lessingiana 'Capriccio'

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in fall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stipa lessingiana 'Capriccio'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A wonderful fine textured, wispy grass Capriccio' is a shorter form of the species, growing 12-15". This Eurasian native resembles Nasella (Stipa) tenusiisma but is a tad hardier. Drought tolerant.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Stipa lessingiana 'Capriccio' plant

    How to Grow Stipa lessingiana 'Capriccio'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    aka Nasella tenuissima, Stipa tenuissima, Mexican Feather Grass, Mexican Feather Grass, Pony Tails, Silky Thread Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Celtica gigantea

    aka Stipa gigantea, Giant Feather Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Celtica gigantea form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Stipa barbata

    aka Silver Feather Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Anemanthele lessoniana

    aka Stipa arundinacea, Stipa lessoniana, New Zealand Wind Grass, Pheasant Grass, Pheasant's Tail Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Anemanthele lessoniana foliage, form by Scott Weber
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    Nassella cernua

    aka Nasella cernua, Stipa cernua, Nodding Needle Grass, Nodding Stipa

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-40"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nassella cernua flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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