Stipa pulchra |
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Needle Grass |
Information by: Photographer: Bert Wilson
Description
The Needle Grass is a cool season bunchgrass that grows 1'-2' tall with graceful, shiny flower stalks that reach 30" long in the spring. This grass is fire retardant, tolerates drought, and is good in mass plantings and restoration uses.The Needle Grass is California's State Grass and is a beneficial insect plant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Meadow, Rockery, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Perennial Border, Withrocks
Special Uses
Filler, Massplanting
Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing lawns with water wise alternatives, like UC Verde Buffalo grass, carex grasses or dymnondia.
