Stipa cernua (syn. Nassella cernua) - Nodding Needlegrass

Winter deciduous perennial bunchgrass to 3 ft tall by 2 ft wide. Delicate feathery seed heads in spring and summer offer texture to a pollinator garden. Beautiful planted in the spaces between chaparral shrubs. Provides nesting material for song birds. Full to part sun. Low water, tolerates a variety of soils. Hardy to 15º F.