Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Calamagrostis

Species:

Calamagrostis ophitidis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

Green, Purple, Brown

Native Range

United States: California

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained serpentine soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to serpentine outcrops, requires specific mineral content