Anemanthele lessoniana (syn. Stipa lessoniana), Pheasant Grass hummingbird favorite as was kindly pointed out

as was kindly pointed out to us

evergreen beauty: tough enough to thrive in common roadside plantings and pretty enough to be a specimen in sophisticated gardens

Pewter gray-green upright fronds are subtly radiant in shady areas of the woodland and intrigue garden visitors

green leaves and a more winding branch structure

a floating cloud

Anemanthele lessoniana (syn. Stipa lessoniana), Pheasant Grass hummingbird favorite as was kindly pointed outAiry, feathery, blonde seed heads are borne in July from olive green narrow leaves. Handsome orange hues infiltrate the clump throughout summer and become dominant in late autumn and into winter. This clumping grass maintains a vase shape and is perfect for coloring up your grass gardenthe more sun, the more color. Best to cut back sparingly. Mature size: 3 feet tall x 2 feet wide Minimum temperature: 10 F