Plant Description
Danthonia californica
Bunchgrass with dense leafy tufts and a unique mounding appearance. Graceful seed stalks reach about 2 ft. and arch to the
ground. Can do well in open as well as partly shaded areas.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | Up to 4 ft |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moist to dry |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Deer Browse | No |
| Timber Value | None |
| Resprout Ability | High potential to resprout after wildfire or cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 7-10 |
| Habitat Type | Prairie |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Monocots |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Danthonia |
| Species | D. californica |
