Achnatherum speciosum

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Desert Needlegrass

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DERIVATION

Achnatherum	- From the Greek achne (chaff) and ather (stalk)
speciosum	- showy, spectacular

FAMILY

Poaceae (Grass Family) Other Plants in the Grass Family

HABIT

Grass/sedge

GROWTH FORM

Upright

RANGE

SW United States, N Mexico, Argentina, Chile

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Brown (Tan seed heads)

FRUIT

Brown

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 5 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Desert Needlegrass

SYNONYMS

Stipa speciosa

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Year

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1	090621*1	2009	Rock Alpine Garden
2	170423*1	2017	Steppe Garden
3	170905*1	2017	Steppe Garden
4	181108*1	2018	Steppe Garden

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