Elymus californicus

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California Bottle Grass

California Bottle Grass is a bunching tall robust grass that grows to about 3′ tall or more.

It naturally occurs along the coastal habitats from Drakes Bay and southward to Santa Cruz. That’s it. Very uncommon and a prize to grow in a shady moist place in your garden.

The inflorescence can get to over 6″ long and arches with splendor.

Lifeform: Grass

Sun: Part Shade, Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

 

Container

Stub-O, Stub, StubS, StubS-o

Ecological Value

It is included in the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants on list 4.3 (limited distribution). Possibly threatened by fire suppression.

Historical Uses

No Historical Uses found.

Distribution

Endemic to California.

Elevation

Below 1700 feet

Communities
Habitat

Riparian