About California Melic
Plant Family: Poaceae
Plant Type: Bunchgrass (cool)
Size: 1-2' H x 1-2' W
Growth Habit: Bunchgrass
Deciduous/Evergreen: Summer/Fall dormant
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Part shade
Soil Preference: Well-draining
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate
Cold Hardy to: 6300'
Flower Season: Spring/Summer
Flower Color: Seedheads
Endangered?: Not listed
Distribution: Northwest CA, Sierra Nevada Foothills, Tehachapi, Western Transverse Ranges
Natural Habitat: Open hillsides, oak woodland, coniferous forest, below 6300'
Photo Credit: Zoya Akulova via Calscape