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Nassella viridula (Green needlegrass)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Nassella viridula (Trin.) Barkworth

Green needlegrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonyms: Stipa viridula

USDA Symbol: navi4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf: Green
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , IA , ID , IL , KS , MN , MT , ND , NE , NM , NY , SD , UT , WI , WY
Canada: AB , MB , NB , SK
Native Habitat: Prairie/Meadow/Field
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: High

Benefit

Attracts: Birds

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Nassella viridula in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Nassella viridula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Nassella viridula

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-04-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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