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    Also Known As

    • Eastern Featherbells

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    7 bare root plants | $50

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    4972 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

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    Stenanthium gramineum plant details

    Stenanthium gramineum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stenanthium gramineum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: melanthiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
    Uses: bare root shipping available, bog garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, larger quantity available, rare, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenanthium gramineum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    If you're looking for a native shade perennial that blooms later in the season, and I mean late and for a long time, then I absolutely have the perfect plant for you! AKA "Eastern Featherbells", Stenanthium gramineum is a stunning member of the Melanthiaceae family, the same family as another of my faves, Veratrum viride. It's native to more than half the US and will grow well in just about any state in the US. Not only does Stenanthium start blooming in late summer, when there really isn't much going on, but it keeps on blooming until the killing frosts of October with panicles of pure white flowers over wide, lush, grasslike foliage, on graceful, 36" - 60" stems. I grow Stenanthium in average soil, in full to light shade. However, if you're going to grow it in full sun, the soil needs to be a bit more moist. This plant is a "No-Brainer" to grow and a real show stopper in flower.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Stenanthium gramineum or eastern featherbells is uncommon in the wild and in cultivation but easy to grow. It forms basal mounds of folded, grass or sedge-like leaves yet it is in the Melianthus family, a fact that is revealed when the 3-5 foot tall branching inflorescence rises in late summer covered in small, star-like, white, fragrant flowers creating a feathery effect. Blooms last for 6 weeks or longer. Grow in slightly acidic, well-drained soil with lots of organic matter.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Stenanthium gramineum plant

    How to Grow Stenanthium gramineum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    Features

    • Texture

      • grassy

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Color

      • green

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