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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.

Notes

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