California Satintail (Imperata brevifolia)
California Satintail (Imperata brevifolia) is a perennial grass native to western North America, forming dense clumps of narrow, upright leaves. It is valued for its drought tolerance and attractive silvery-white flower plumes.
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Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering
Moderate
Soil
Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Temperature
Moderate
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low
Care Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Moderate
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Moderate
Ideal growing range 15-25 °C.
Outdoor
Low
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Semi-dormant
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
2-5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderPoales
- familyPoaceae
- genusImperata
- speciesImperata brevifolia
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No