Indian Ricegrass (Stipa hymenoides)

Indian Ricegrass (Stipa hymenoides) is a native grass that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is moderately fast growing and short-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 2 feet, with active growth during the spring, summer, fall. Flowers are yellow and bloom in the late spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in dry sandy places, at elevations from 0-10400 feet. Description from Calscape.

Growers: Nature's Seed

Other Names Used: Sand Grass

Family: Poaceae

Life Cycle: Perennial

Plant Type: Grass

Sun Exposure: Full

Bloom Period: Spring, Summer, Fall (April to July) 

Bloom Color(s): Yellow

Plant Height: 1-2 feet tall

Plant Width: 6 inches wide

California Regions:

• Sierra Nevada
• Southern California Inland
• Desert

Ecological Benefits:

• Attracts pollinators, birds, wildlife
  

Ecological Functions:

• Lawn Alternative
• Groundcover

Habitat Type:

• Creosote Bush Scrub
  
• Bristlecone Pine Forest
  
• Lodgepole Forest
  

Human Uses/Cautions: 

Skill Level: Beginner

Seed Pretreatment: None