Nodding Stipa / Needle Grass (Stipa cernua (Nasella cernua))

Common Names: Nodding Stipa (Needle Grass) Botanical Names: Stipa cernua (Nasella cernua) Nodding Stipa / Needle GrassFine 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 InformationFor 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 shoul