Stipa pulchra
$1.05 – $6.60
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Purple needlegrass
This perennial bunchgrass is long-lived and drought tolerant and grows from 1-3’ tall. Space 2-3 ft apart
An excellent choice for dry meadow, accents in mixed border, in rock gardens or in containers.
Purple needlegrass is one of the key components of California’s native grasslands. Roots extend down 20 ft to tap soil moisture and provide erosion control.
Will stay green longer with a little summer water.
Purple needlegrass became the California State Grass in 2004!
Previously name Nassella pulchra
Lifeform: Grass
Sun: Full Sun
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Container | SC, SCSO, Stub-O, StubO, TB2, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, SCS, SCS-o, Stub, StubS, StubS-o |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Provides shelter and food for small animals. |
| Historical Uses | Seed was used by many California Native America groups as a food source. |
| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 5000 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Coastal hills, valleys, and mountain ranges |
