Achnatherum lettermanii
Letterman needlegrass
Previous scientific name(s):Stipa lettermanii
Also known as Stipa lettermanii. Cool season, perennial bunchgrass similar to Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. dorei but is less drought tolerant and begins its distribution at slightly higher elevations. Excellent for revegetation of upper elevation sites.
| Group | Monocot |
| US Native | Native |
| Life Form | Perennial |
| Plant Type | Graminoid |
| Active Growth Period | Spring Summer Fall |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Mature Height (feet) | 2 |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fertility Needs | Low |
| Toxicity | None |
| Fine Soil (adapted) | No |
| Medium Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Coarse Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Moisture Requirements | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Seed Period Start | Summer |
| Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed / lb | 225000 |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Palatable (browser) | High |
| Palatable (grazer) | High |