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Streambank Wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus ssp. lanceolatus) is a native grass that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is moderately fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 2.3 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are yellow and bloom in the mid spring. Leaves are gray-green and deciduous. It tends to grow in open places, at elevations from 2000-4000 feet.

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 - 4 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

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Color

Yellow, Brown

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment. ( Plants of the Southwest 1984).

Site type

Open places

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 8 likely

Confirmed Likely

Apamea cuculliformis

Glassy Borer

Apamea devastator

Nevada Skipper

Hesperia nevada