Native Plants A-Z
California Oatgrass
Danthonia californica
KEY DETAILS
Plant Type
- Perennial bunchgrass
Light
- Full sun to part shade
Soil
- Loam or clay; poor in sandy soils
Size
- Dense tufts to 3 ft, including flowering stalks
Bloom Time
- May to July
Sun Exposures per day
Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sun
Part Shade: 3-4 hours of direct sun
Part Sun: 5–6 hours of direct sun
Full Sun: Receives 6+ hours of direct sun