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Calamagrostis foliosa

Common Name:
Mendocino reed grass
Plant Type:
Grass
Family:
Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
12-18 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
ground cover
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Straw color
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

This is a California coastal native bunchgrass, growing 12-18 inches tall. It has densely clustered stems, bluish green leaves and paler, feathery flower panicles. It will thrive in most soils with moderate to occasional watering.