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Stipa barbata

Plants

Family: Poaceae · Genus: Stipa

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Stipa barbata, commonly known as the bearded feather grass or silver feather grass, is a species of perennial grass native to southern Europe, North Africa, and the Levant in the Mediterranean Basin, and temperate Asia. It is valued for its elegant, feathery awns that create a shimmering effect in the wind. The plant typically grows to 60–90 cm in height and thrives in well-drained soils in full sun, making it popular for borders, gravel gardens, and naturalistic planting schemes.

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