Description
Stipa issaevii (also called Issaev's Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and Eastern Europe, as well as parts of Central Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows, and is characterized by its erect stems, which can reach up to 1.2m in height, and its narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa issaevii is a species of grass that is often used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and for turf grass.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stipa issaevii is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, containing a single floret. The seed is a small, reddish-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with a single seed leaf.