Needlegrass
Zihao Wang, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Piptochaetium avenaceum
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Needlegrass is a perennial bunchgrass, found in grasslands, dry woods, and rocky outcrops. Drought-tolerant, it's a good choice for xeriscaping. Needlegrass needs full sun and good drainage.
- Scientific Name: Piptochaetium avenaceum
- Common Names: Needlegrass, Blackseed Speargrass, Blackseed Needlegrass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Up to 3 feet
- Leaves: Linear, Grass-like
- Flowers: White, Green
- Bloom Time: April through June
- Wildlife Benefits: Along with other bunchgrasses, needlegrass provides cover for wildlife. Its seeds are a food source for birds and small mammals.
Where to Find It
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