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

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

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.
Ethnobotanical Uses	No Historical Uses found.
Distribution	Endemic to California.
Elevation	Between 0 and 4000 feet
Communities
Habitat	Slopes, ridges