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Western Needlegrass (Achnatherum occidentale ssp. occidentale) 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 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are yellow and bloom in the late spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in open , at elevations from 9800-11200 feet.
Grass
2 - 4 ft Tall
Winter Deciduous
Yellow
Full Sun, Partial Shade
1*, 2*, 3*
Open dry places
Alpine Fell-Fields, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 4 likely
Common Ringlet
Coenonympha tullia
Juba Skipper
Hesperia juba
Nevada Skipper
Hesperia nevada
Uncas Skipper
Hesperia uncas