Native to dry hillsides, chaparral and open woodlands of southern and central California. This dainty native perennial grass grows 1 – 3 ft. tall in flower with narrow, glossy leaves at its base. The slender flower panicles provide a delicate effect, starting out cream and aging to beige. Grows best in cool sun or part shade and responds to some irrigation. Goes dormant if allowed to go summer dry once established, turning green with the winter rains. Useful for lightly shaded meadow plantings and stabilizing slopes. Deer resistant.
Melica imperfecta
small-flowered melicgrass
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- Average Height: 1 - 3 ft
- Average Width: 1 - 1.5 ft
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