Stipa Pulchra
Purple Needlegrass
Evergreen-Deciduous | Semi-Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 2' x 2' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Low water |
Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Desert Conditions, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1 |
Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
Sunset Garden Zones | 2B-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-10 |
Plant Type | Grass-like, Shrub |
This California native is the state’s grass. Open airy clumping grass that moves gracefull in the lightest breeze. Adds motion and casual feeling to any garden. Can be invasive if seed heads are allowed to ripen. Cut clumps back to control spreading. Requires very little water. Full sun to part shade.