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Nassella lepida

 
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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Nassella (NAY-sell-uh) (Info)
Species: lepida (LEP-id-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Stipa lepida

Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating Author Comment
Neutral CApoppy On Mar 13, 2004, CApoppy from Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
(Zone 9a) wrote:

This is a California native bunch grass found in the coastal mountains from the ocean inland the length of California and into Mexico. It can be used in native restoration and wildlife gardens and is available in seed or plant form from nurseries specializing in California native plants.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Castro Valley, California



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