Nassella pulchra
Purple Needle Grass
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:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.