species 1,735 observations

Porcupine Needlegrass

Hesperostipa spartea

Field notes

Supports All

1 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Southern Grass Cicada 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Medium
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.