Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Orcuttia

Species:

Orcuttia californica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Green, Purple, Brown

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

clay, seasonally flooded, nutrient-rich soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

seasonally inundated, dries in summer

Notes:

endemic to vernal pools in southern California

Germination Information