Nassella Species, Foothill Needlegrass, Nodding Stipa, Purple Needle Grass, Purple Tussockgrass
Nassellapulchra

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Nassella (NAY-sell-uh)
Species: pulchra (PUL-kruh)

Synonym:Stipa pulchra

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored