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Stipa tenacissima

Genus: Stipa - Species: tenacissima - Family: Poaceae

Phonetic Spelling: STEE-pah

Common Names:

Alfa Grass
Esparto Grass
Halfah Grass
Needle Grass

Tags

drought tolerant

salt tolerant

weed

clumping

full sun

poor soils tolerant

ornamental grass

alkaline soils tolerant

European

Quick Facts

Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 6 in.
Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 9a
- 9b
- 10a
- 10b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Northern Africa, Spain, Portugal, Balearic Islands
Life Cycle:
- Perennial
Plant Types:
- Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

The fiber is used in crafts and even for making paper