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False Wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata ssp. spicata) is a native grass that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is fast growing and long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 3 feet, with active growth during the spring, summer, fall. Flowers are yellow and bloom in the early summer. Leaves are gray-green and deciduous. It tends to grow in open areas, at elevations from 2600-5400 feet.

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 - 3 ft Tall

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

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Color

Yellow, Brown

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2*, 3*, 6, 7*, 8, 9, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Site type

Opean areas

Plant communities

Northern Juniper Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 9 likely

Confirmed Likely

Apamea cuculliformis

Glassy Borer

Apamea devastator

Nevada Skipper

Hesperia nevada