Purple Needle Grass
Nassella pulchra
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A native California bunchgrass with fine purple-tinged foliage and delicate flowering stems that emerge in spring. Highly drought-tolerant and well-suited for dry gardens, meadows, and restoration projects.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California grasslands and coastal sage scrub
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A native California bunchgrass with fine purple-tinged foliage and delicate flowering stems that emerge in spring. Highly drought-tolerant and well-suited for dry gardens, meadows, and restoration projects.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Purple Needle Grass grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California grasslands and coastal sage scrub
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation