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Nassella pulchra

Purple Needlegrass

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Information by:         Photographer: Bert Wilson

 

Description

The needle grass is a cool season bunchgrass that grows 1-2 ft. tall with graceful, shiny flower stalks that reach 30 in. long in the spring. This grass is fire retardant, tolerates drought, and is good in mass plantings and restoration uses. The needle

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

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Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Perennial Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.