Scientific Name
Stipa tenacissima

Common Name
Needle grass; Esparto grass; Mexican feather grass

Hardiness Zones: 6-8
Height: --
Light Requirements: Sun
Soil/Moisture: Good drainage
Form/Texture: Coarse; tufted clump with basil foliage
Inflorescence: Silvery green inflorescence early summer and fall
Comments: Cool season grass; silver green leaves
Cultivars: Ponytails
 

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