Stipa Pennata

The_herpetologist

Does anyone know where I can buy this grass? It’s a native species apparently, but I can’t find it for sale anywhere.

nutcutlet

I googled and found several nurseries listing it, but maybe you'v e tried them and they're out of stock. It's easy from seed, mine came from Chiltern Seeds

Ceres

You may have to grow your own. https://www.wholesale.molesseeds.co.uk/perennials/f-h/grass/grass-stipa-pennata-gra240

The_herpetologist

Yes, the seed sellers are abundant, but I tried growing from seed this year, to no avail. I’ve no idea why not even specialist ornamental grass nurseries like Knoll wouldn't have such a beautiful native grass in stock. It’s the same with Stipa Barbata. 

Helix

What distinguishes S.pennata?  I have a stipa but have forgotten which one, and have loads of seedlings..

The_herpetologist

Helix said:

What distinguishes S.pennata?  I have a stipa but have forgotten which one, and have loads of seedlings..

It’s likely to be tennuissima, which is gorgeous, but quite common. Pennata has long delicate awns that dance in the slightest breeze....