California Oatgrass
California Oatgrass is a native bunchgrass that is dispersed throughout the western regions of North America, between California and Canada, as well as in some parts of South America. It is often located throughout coastal prairies, around the outside of wetlands, and in a variety of other vegetative communities. In Oregon, California Oatgrass is found on both sides of the Cascade Mountain range. It is a short-lived perennial that grows between 1 and 2 ½ feet tall in areas of full sun. This grass has adapted to a broad variety of growing conditions. It produces self-pollinated seeds that drop from small flowers which never open, and can handle terrain stress and ecosystem disturbances. It will establish in medium or fine textured soil and has a moderate drought tolerance. California Oatgrass is a slow growing grass but is distinctive in that it will stay green all year long.
- Product Name: California Oatgrass
- Latin Name: Danthonia californica
- Type: Native Grass
- Color: green
- Cycle: Perennial
- Origin: Native
- Height: 12-30"
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Seeds Per Pound: 40,000
- Seeding Rate (lbs./acre): 35
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where the seed is planted. Refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your location. The information provided is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.