California Oatgrass | Danthonia californica

A field of tall grass and wildflowers under a blue sky, with distant hills and a rustic building visible in the background.
The image depicts a dense patch of wild grass, featuring various shades of green and brown with tall stems and seed heads.
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A field of tall grass and wildflowers under a blue sky, with distant hills and a rustic building visible in the background.
The image depicts a dense patch of wild grass, featuring various shades of green and brown with tall stems and seed heads.
A hand holding a green plant with flowering spikes against a lined notebook page.

A FALL BULB AND SEED SALE ITEM

About 3500 seeds per packet; one packet covers about 90 square feet.

Low growing perennial bunchgrass, resistant to foot traffic, great forage and habitat for wildlife. Used in wet and upland prairie restoration.

 

Plant Details

Habitats Upland Prairie and Savanna, Wet Prairie
Habitat Notes wet prairies and upland prairies
Mature Height 1-3 ft
Shade Preference part sun, full sun
Soil Tolerance moist to well-drained soils
Special Uses provides habitat and food for wildlife