HomeNative Grasses: Glyceria-ZizaniaStipa comata (Needle & Thread Grass) Seeds

Stipa comata (Needle & Thread Grass) Seeds This is a grass of many habitat types, from grassland to pine forest… Quantity: Select the size here . . . Packet: (200 Seeds) . . . $2.50 1/16 Oz: (1.77g) . . . $3.60

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Origin: US Native

Other Common Names: Speargrass, Western Speargrass, Common Speargrass

Duration: Perennial

Bloom Time: Summer

Height: 24” to 36”

Spacing: 18” to 24”

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Dry

USDA Zone: 3a-9b

Germination: Fall plant or cold stratify for 2 to 3 months for best results. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 60F and water.

Seeds Per Oz: 15200

This is a grass of many habitat types, from grassland to pine forest! Needle & Thread Grass has a wispy appearance and is useful for erosion control or forage grass! Its common name refers to its spiraling, hairy, spear-shaped awn.