California Melic (Melica californica) is a perennial grass native to Western US states (such as California and Oregon) that can thrive in USDA Zones 7–10. Reaching a mature height of 1–3 feet with a slender, tufted upright growth habit, it features fine, narrow green leaf blades and produces narrow, spike-like seed panicles with purplish glumes. It thrives in dry, rocky hillsides, brushy slopes, and oak savannas and is ideal for dryland slope erosion control, native oak woodland restoration, and watershed cover.
California Melicgrass is a perennial bunchgrass that grows between 1 to 3 feet tall. It is used in native landscaping for its drought tolerance and ability to grow in various habitats. This plant prefers full sun and is commonly found in woodlands and chaparral.
Species Attributes
Seeds Per lb
Growing Region
Midwest, Southeast, California
Native
California
Life Form
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun, Part Shade
Precipitation Requirements
Medium
Mature Height
1-3 ft
Flowering Season
Cool/Warm Season
Cool
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Many
Bunch/Sod
Bunch
Experts in providing seed and erosion control solutions for a wide range of applications. Visit our parent company The NativeSeed Group.