Spike Trisetum

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Plant description

Spike Trisetum (Trisetum spicatum) is a native grass that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is moderately fast growing and short-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 1.9 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are yellow and bloom in the at unpredictable times of the year. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in grassy places, at elevations from 7200-13000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Yellow

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Soil description

Does best in clay soils.

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 4, 5, 6*, 7*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Grassy places

Plant communities

Alpine Fell-Fields, Subalpine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Alternative names

Common names:

Narrow Oatgrass

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