At its best in winter and early spring, this little northern California bunchgrass is a perfect mound of soft green blades. In full bloom it can reach 1 – 3 ft. tall, followed by typical melic fruit resembling small brown rice grains held close to the stem. Grows in sun and shade in nature, but performs best/longest in the garden in part shade. Will go semi-summer dormant with drought, but will be evergreen with some moisture. Deer resistant.
Melica torreyana
Torrey's melic
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Size
- Average Height: 1 - 3 ft
- Average Width: 1 - 1.5 ft
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Our monthly inventory was updated on April 29, 2026. To confirm current availability, please call ahead. We do not ship plants.
| Inventory Notes | 4in |
|---|---|
| 37 available$6.25 each |
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