About Coast Range Melic
Plant Family: Poaceae
Plant Type: Grass (cool season)
Size: 2' H x 2' W
Growth Habit: Bunchgrass
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full to part sun
Soil Preference: Adaptable
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate
Cold Hardy to: 0 degrees F
Flower Season: Spring
Flower Color: Seedheads
Endangered?: Not Listed
Distribution: Central and southern Sierra Nevada, Santa Cruz Mtns, South Coast Ranges, Southwestern CA, western Mojave Desert, Baja CA
Natural Habitat: Dry rocky hillsides, chaparral, woodlands. Elevation: below 4500'