Smallflower Melicgrass
Melica imperfecta Trin. - Grass familySize
Mature Height: Up to around 3.2 feet
Planting Distance: 3.0 feet
Plant Type: Graminoid
Root Depth: 12 inches
Growth Form: Stoloniferous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Features
Flower Color: Yellow
Conspicuous Flowers: No
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Seasonal Growth: Spring
Evergreen: No
Fall Colors: No
Conditions
Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
Clay Soil Tolerance: No
Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes
Drought Tolerance: High
Flood Tolerance: None
Fire Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: Low
Ecosystem Interactions
Pollinators: Wind
Native Range
- USA: Arizona, California, Nevada
- MEX: Mexico Northwest
State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.