Stipa barbata, commonly known as Silver Feather Grass, is a semi-deciduous perennial grass native to the dry, open slopes and grasslands of the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and West Asia. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). This ornamental grass is noted for its delicate, feathery awns that glisten silver in the sunlight, especially when backlit. The plant forms dense tufts of fine foliage, and its flowering season extends from late spring to early summer, with the inflorescences remaining attractive well into the fall.

Silver Feather Grass is valued for its graceful texture, movement in the breeze, and the striking visual effect it provides when planted en masse or as an accent in borders. It is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping and low-water gardens. While it thrives in full sun, it can also tolerate light shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal supplemental watering once established. However, it can self-seed and may become invasive in some areas, so gardeners should monitor its spread.CC BY-SA 4.0