Arbor Mundi
Purple Needlegrass

Purple Needlegrass

NamePurple Needlegrass
Species NameNassella pulchra
Common NamePurple Needlegrass
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeGrassy
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesNative perennial bunchgrass; slender, upright stems; distinctive feathery seed heads.

Description

This image depicts purple needlegrass (*Nassella pulchra*), a native perennial bunchgrass, not a bonsai specimen. It is characterized by its slender stems and feathery inflorescence. The plant is shown in its natural environment.

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