Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. dorei
Columbia needlegrass, Dore's needlegrass
Previous scientific name(s):Achnatherum nelsonii var. dorei : Stipa columbiana : Stipa minor : Stipa nelsonii ssp. dorei : Stipa nelsonii var. dorei
Also known as Stipa columbiana. Cool season, drought tolerant, perennial bunchgrass found on well-drained soils from mountain benchlands to the subalpine zone. Provides good forage while green. Useful for revegetating rangelands at higher elevations.
| Group | Monocot |
| US Native | Native |
| Life Form | Perennial |
| Plant Type | Graminoid |
| Active Growth Period | Spring Summer |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer |
| Mature Height (feet) | 3 |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fertility Needs | Low |
| Toxicity | None |
| Fine Soil (adapted) | No |
| Medium Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Coarse Soil (adapted) | No |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Moisture Requirements | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Seed Period Start | Summer |
| Seed Period End | Summer |
| Seed / lb | 213000 |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Palatable (browser) | Low |
| Palatable (grazer) | Medium |