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California Native Plant

Nassella pulchra

Purple Needle Grass

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Description

This perennial grass has deep green leaves with wonderful purple seed heads.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Gold, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.