Nassella lepida

This perennial bunchgrass grows 1-3' tall and is very drought tolerant. This fine-bladed, tufted bunchgrass is commonly found along chaparral margins in the Coast Ranges and in the Sierra foothills. Its graceful flower stalks have needle like awns that shimmer in the afternoon light. Excellent choice for dry meadow, accents in mixed border, in rock gardens, or in containers. Tolerant of partial shade and will stay green longer with a little summer water. Native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. Provides shelter and food for small animals. Seed was used by many California Native America groups as a food source. Found in dry slopes, chaparral, oak grassland. Communitites located in Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Coastal Prairie Between 0 and 4000 feet .