Stillman's Stipa

Carried by 0 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Stillman's Stipa (Achnatherum stillmanii) is a uncommon native grass that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the High Sierra Nevada region. It tends to grow in rocky slopes, at elevations from 4000-6000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

5 ft Tall

Color

Brown

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade, Deep Shade

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 6, 7, 15, 16

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky slopes

Plant communities

Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Common Ringlet

Coenonympha tullia

Juba Skipper

Hesperia juba

Nevada Skipper

Hesperia nevada

Alternative names

Common names:

Stillman's Needlegrass, Stillman Stipa

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