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Top native oatgrasses

2 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

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2 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Part shade 2

Soil and water

Moisture

Moist 1

Water use

Low 2 Medium 2

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Plant type

Ornamental grasses and sedges 2 Perennial 2
  • California Oatgrass Danthonia californica caterpillars 3 food 3
  • Flattened Oatgrass Danthonia compressa caterpillars 2 food 3 shelter 1

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