Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Stipa tenuissima Wind Whispers

Common Name: Wind Whispers Stipa

DescriptionA fine leaved grass that easily moves with the slightest breeze.
Pronunciation(STYE-pah)(ten-yoo-IS-ih-mah)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone7-10
Sunlightfull. tolerates some shade
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage to poor and sandy, needs to be well drained
Flowerssoft, light tan blooms
Leavesthin, linear leaves, green
Dimensionscan reach 2 feet by 1.5 feet (HS) in warmer climates or from planting of established potted plants
Propagationseeds
Native SiteTexas, central Mexico, and New Mexico on rocky slopes
Notes & Reference#92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (John Greenlee)
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