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Stipa pulchra - Purple Needlegrass (Plant)

Stipa pulchra - Purple Needlegrass (Plant)

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  • Stipa pulchra - Purple Needlegrass (Plant)

    Stipa pulchra
    Purple Needlegrass (Plant)

    $10.00 Excl. tax

      IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY Nursery hours are Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm. We do not ship or deliver plants.Available in store: Check availability

      Description

      A Southern California native bunchgrass that is both showy (purple seed heads) and tough. Recommended for dry, hot areas and clay soils. The official state grass of California.

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      Plant Characteristics
      Species NameStipa pulchra
      Common NamePurple Needlegrass
      Plant TypeGrass/Grass-Like
      Sun ExposureCoast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun,
      Water RequirementLow
      Soil TypeAny
      Flower ColorNone
      Flowering MonthsMarch, April, May, June
      Evergreen/DeciduousSummer deciduous/dormant
      Height by Width2ft. x 2ft.
       
      Specialty Features
      • Butterflies/Moths
      • Songbirds
      • Erosion Control
      • Under Oaks
      • Pollinators
      • Local Plants
      • Parkways

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