Stipa lepida

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Foothill needlegrass

This perennial bunchgrass grows 1-3’ tall and is very drought tolerant. Space 1-2 ft apart.

This fine-bladed, tufted bunchgrass is commonly found along chaparral margins in the Coast Ranges and in the Sierra foothills. Its graceful flower stalks have needle like awns that shimmer in the afternoon light.

Excellent choice for dry meadow, accents in mixed border, in rock gardens, or in containers.

Tolerant of partial shade and will stay green longer with a little summer water.

Previously named Nassella lepida

Lifeform: Grass

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

 

Container

SC, SCSO, Stub-O, StubSO, D-16, D-16S, SC-o, SCS, SCS-o, Stub, StubS, StubS-o

Ecological Value

Provides shelter and food for small animals.

Historical Uses

Native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.

Distribution

Between 0 and 4000 feet

Elevation

Between 0 and 4000 feet

Communities
Habitat

Dry slopes, chaparral, oak grassland