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Hesperostipa comata

Fort Collins

Synonyms: Stipa comata
Dimensions: Height: 4.0 in. to 3.0 ft.
Spread: 6.0 in.; to 1.0 ft.
Growth Form: Grass/Grass Like
Program Association: Nature in the City, Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses: Grassland Birds, Large Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Shrubland Birds, Small Mammals, Woodland Birds
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Very Low
Plant Community: Foothills, Mountains, Plains
Season of Bloom: May, June, July
Flower Color: Inconspicious
Leaf Color: Blue Shades, Green Shades
Aggressiveness: No City Data
Design Considerations: Drought Tolerant
Other Considerations: Limited Availability
Duration: Perennial
Natural Landscape Position: Fort Collins Model
1, 2
Soil Type: Clay, Rocky, Sandy
Pests/Disease Prone: No
Hazards/Toxic: Keep Away From Pets. Seeds May Become Imbedded In Skin.

This is a cool season bunchgrass and is found in many of the City's Natural Areas.

This is an important larval food host for many of our native invertebrates.