Poaceae
Stipa offneri
Stipa offneri
Zones 4–9Sun Full SunWater LowCare Low
Native Plants · Mediterranean · Feather-Grass · Drought-Tolerant · Xeriscaping · Ornamental · Low-Water · Texture · Perennial · Dry-Climate
Pet-safeBeginner-friendly
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
Stipa offneri is a Mediterranean feather grass that thrives in hot, dry conditions with excellent drainage. It requires minimal watering once established and prefers sandy or rocky soils. This ornamental grass is perfect for xeriscaping and adds elegant texture to drought-tolerant landscapes.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 8 hours
- Watering
- Water sparingly, allow soil to dry completely between waterings · Every 14-21 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 8–9
- Temperature
- -25°F to 100°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 5 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Algeria, Baleares, France, Italy, Morocco, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain
Sources: trefle, usda
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