How to Grow and Care for Speargrass

Stipa avenacea, Black oat grass, consists of fine leaf texture that appear to be bristle-like. Its leaves are long and elongate, reaching up to 91 cm in height. The plant is easily recognizable when flowering or fruiting. It can be identified by its open inflorescences, which are thin and usually cannot be seen from a distance.

Pringle's speargrass is a perennial grass known for its resilience in arid habitats. It typically exhibits a tufted growth form and erect, slender stems that can reach up to a meter in height. The plant sports narrow leaves and produces distinctive, nodding spikelets that contribute to its identification. Its adaptations to conserve water and withstand drought are vital in the survival within its native range.