| Common Names: | Nodding Stipa (Needle Grass) |
| Botanical Names: | Stipa cernua (Nasella cernua) |
Nodding Stipa / Needle Grass
Fine leaved perennial bunchgrass with attractive foilage. Very drought tolerant. Useful in native mixtures with wildflowers for erosion control and for low maintenance golf roughs. It is an excellent grass for use in harsh conditions.
| Seeds per pound: | 210,000 |
| Seeding rate per pound₁: | 1,200 sq. ft. |
| % Purity / % Germination (Typical) | 90 / 60 |
| Growing Regions: | Throughout California below 5,000 ft. |
| Native To: | California |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Characteristics: | Bunchgrass |
| Season Type: | Cool Season |
| Exposure: | Sun to part shade |
| Height: | 12-20 inches |
| Establishment: | Fast |
| Water Requirements: | Low |
| Wildlife: | Butterflies, Moths |
Cultural Information
For commercial and residential applications watering 2x per month in summer will extend growing season.
₁ Seeding rate is based on seeding alone. When seeding with other species the rates should be reduced. Contact us for recommendations.
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