Stipa pulchra (Nassella p.)

Purple Needlegrass: CA Native. 18” tall x 12” wide, blooms in late Winter through early Spring. Airy, waving seedheads that start out purple and become silvery-tan. Tolerates dry clay and will go dormant in a dry summer garden, with watering it will stay green all year. Self sows but is not invasive.  Full sun, low to medium water,