Stipa speciosa - Desert Needle Grass (Plant) Size:1G More than 600 selected native

More than 600 selected native species recommended for the garden

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Sonoran Desert (rare in CA)

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

Specialty Features Aromatic

and very little water

Stipa speciosa - Desert Needle Grass (Plant) Size:1G More than 600 selected nativeTough cool season bunchgrass. Seed cluster is similar in shape to that of our state grass purple needle grass. Very ornamental. Recommended for hot, sunny areas. Plant Characteristics Family Name Poaceae Species Name Stipa speciosa Common Name Desert Needle Grass Plant Type Grass Grass Like Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color None Flowering Months April, May, June, July Evergreen