Stipa speciosa - Desert Needle Grass (Plant) Spanish mountain meadows

mountain meadows

A beautiful native azalea with fragrant flowers in spring and colorful foliage in fall

Groundcover

Native grasses also provide vital habitat for many species of insects

All have been tested not only by the author but also by her students and by journalists-who have been uniformity surprised and impressed

Stipa speciosa - Desert Needle Grass (Plant) Spanish mountain meadowsTough 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