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Purple Threeawn (Aristida purpurea var. purpurea) is a native grass that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow in sandy rocky soils, slopes and plains, at elevations from 800-2600 feet.
Plant type
Grass
Color
Brown
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low, Very Low
Soil drainage
Fast
Site type
Sandy rocky soils, slopes, plains
Plant communities
Coastal Sage Scrub, Creosote Bush Scrub
Common names:
Purple Threeawn
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