Thurber's Needlegrass

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Thurber's Needlegrass (Achnatherum thurberianum) 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 mid spring. Leaves are gray-green and deciduous. It tends to grow in canyons, at elevations from 4900-8500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 ft Tall

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Yellow, Brown

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment.

Sunset Zones

1, 2*, 3*, 7*, 10*, 11, 12, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Canyons

Plant communities

Northern Juniper Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

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:

Thurber's Needlegrass

Sources

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