Lemmon's Needlegrass

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Lemmon's Needlegrass (Achnatherum lemmonii) is a native grass that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-7500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Brown

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Natural setting

Plant communities

Chaparral, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 4 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Common Ringlet

Coenonympha tullia

Juba Skipper

Hesperia juba

Nevada Skipper

Hesperia nevada

Uncas Skipper

Hesperia uncas

Alternative names

Common names:

Lemmon's Needlegrass

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