finestem needlegrass

Overview

Finestem needlegrass (Nassella tenuissima) is native to North America and is a perennial bunch grass common in mesic grasslands. It has delicate, fine-textured, curved blue-green blades that arch at the ends and can grow to be 16-24 inches tall. From mid-summer to fall, showy inflorescences of purplish-red spikelets appear, adding intriguing visual interest to the landscape. Finestem needlegrass is tough enough to tolerate drought, and its flexible and strong roots help it survive flooding as well. It's a great species to add to anybeautiful, low-maintenance residential or commercial landscape.

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