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California oatgrass
Danthonia californica

Colorado

Dimensions: Height: 1.5 ft. to 3.0 ft.
Spread: 1.5 ft. to 3.0 ft.
Growth Form: Grass/Grass Like
Program Association: Nature in the City
Wildlife Uses: Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements: Low
Plant Community: Foothills, Mountains
Season of Bloom: June, July, August, September
Flower Color: Inconspicious
Leaf Color: Green Shades
Aggressiveness: No City Data
Design Considerations: No City Data
Other Considerations: Limited Availability
Duration: Perennial
Soil Type: Nutrient Poor, Variable, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone: No
Hazards/Toxic: No City Data.

Notes

This species is an important larval food host for fourteen specialist butterflies.