Sleepy Grass

Stipa vaseyi

Physical Characteristics

Stipa vaseyi is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southern N. America - Colorado to western Texas, Arizona and north-western Mexico.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Hypnotic The plant is hypnotic[192]. It is used for inducing sleep[192].

Known Hazards

None known