California Bottlebrush Grass

Elymus californicus

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Elymus
Species:
Elymus californicus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
6-8 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to coastal and inland areas of California

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o