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sleepygrass
Eriocoma robusta

  Fort Collins

Synonyms

Stipa robusta, Achnatherum robustum

Dimensions

Height: 3.0 ft. to 6.0 ft.
Spread: 2.5 ft. to 3.0 ft.

Growth Form

Grass/Grass Like

Program Association

Nature in the City, Xeriscape Incentive Program

Wildlife Uses

Grassland Birds, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Shrubland Birds, Small Mammals

Sun Requirements

Full Sun

Water Requirements

Very Low, Low

Plant Community

Foothills, Mountains, Plains

Season of Bloom

July, August, September

Flower Color

Inconspicious

Leaf Color

Green Shades

Aggressiveness

Not aggressive

Design Considerations

Winter Interest

Other Considerations

Deer Tolerant, Limited Availability

Duration

Perennial

Natural Landscape Position

  Fort Collins Model
1, 2

Soil Type

Rocky, Sandy

Pests/Disease Prone

Yes

Hazards/Toxic

Keep Away From Pets. Seeds May Become Imbedded In Skin.| Plant Parts Known To Be Poisonous For Livestock.