Stipa speciosa - Desert Needle Grass (Plant) Size:1G Cold Hardy to Less than

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden Natural Habitat Dry slopes and ridges

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June Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 5ft

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Stipa speciosa - Desert Needle Grass (Plant) Size:1G Cold Hardy to Less thanTough 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