Foothill Needlegrass
Nassella lepida
Anthony Valois, National Park Service
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Nassella
- Species:
- Nassella lepida
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Brown
Native Range
United States: California
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to California chaparral and coastal scrub
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Surface sterilize seed coats with a 5 minute Physan fungicide soak or a 3 minute 5% bleach solution prior to sowing.
Establishment: Seeds are hand collected when fully matured, typically from late May to June. The plant is native to southern California and the channel islands, inhabiting dry, rocky slopes and bluffs.
Source: npn.rngr.net