Nodding needlegrass

Nodding needlegrass is a 2-3′ perennial bunch grass that grows in the foothills of California. Space 1-2 ft apart.

It is very drought tolerant and showy. Not only is it a beautiful native grass it is also very drought tolerant.

The panicles of thin, fine, nodding awns have a silky aspect and are purplish then drying to silver. They glimmer when backlit.

Often self sows. Deer resistant.

Previously named Nassella cernua.

Lifeform: Grass

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control