| Common Name | Purple needlegrass |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stipa pulchra |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Origin | Native |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Plant Type | Grass |
| Habitats | Chaparral, foothill woodland, coastal sage scrub |
Description
Purple needlegrass is California’s most widespread native grass and was named California’s state grass in 2004.
Like many native grasses, it has a deep root system, making it drought- and erosion-resistant as well as a great thing to plant as a carbon sink.
Photo: Sadie Hickey | CC BY-NC
