Melica californica
$1.58 – $6.60
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California melic
This loosely tufted perennial grass grows 2 to 4′ tall. Space 2 ft apart.
It is native to dry, exposed rocky slopes and found in our local open hillsides and oak woodlands.
The deep roots and extreme drought tolerance make California melic and excellent choice for slope stabilization.
The attractive culms persist and make a lovely complement to cut flowers.
Frost tolerant and flowers March – June.
Lifeform: Grass
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Container | SC, SCSO, StubO, StubSO, D-16, D-16S, SCS, Stub, Stub-n, StubS |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | The deep roots of perennial natives provide erosion control throughout the year, long after annual grasses die. |
| Historical Uses | No Historical Uses found. |
| Distribution | Endemic to California. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 4000 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Slopes, ridges |
