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 ft. tall with graceful, shiny flower stalks that reach 30 in. 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. -Cornflower Farms
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Water Saving Tip:
Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.