Grass
Prairie Dropseed
Warm-season perennial grass forming dense, fine-textured mounds 30-60 cm tall with delicate, open seed heads rising to 90 cm. Foliage turns golden-orange in fall. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts birds and small mammals. Excellent for prairies, rock gardens, and as a native lawn alternative. Native to central and eastern North America.
Read MoreSand Dropseed
Warm-season perennial grass growing 30-100 cm tall. Features fine-textured foliage and open, airy seed heads. Prefers dry, sandy soils and full sun. Extremely drought-tolerant. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Excellent for erosion control on sandy sites, dunes, and in xeriscaping. Self-seeds readily in suitable conditions. Native to most of North America.
Read MoreIndian Grass
Tall, warm-season perennial bunchgrass growing 3-7 feet tall. Forms graceful clumps with blue-green summer foliage that turns brilliant golden-yellow in fall. Produces distinctive golden, plume-like flower clusters in late summer. Deep root system provides excellent drought tolerance. Slower to establish than some prairie grasses but very reliable once mature. Important component of prairie ecosystems and excellent for naturalistic landscapes.
Read MoreLittle Bluestem
Warm-season perennial grass reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features fine-textured, blue-green foliage turning reddish-bronze in fall. Produces fluffy, silver-white seed heads. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Provides food and shelter for wildlife. Excellent for prairies, meadows, and ornamental grass plantings. Native to most of North America.
Read MoreShenandoah Switch Grass (Cultivar)
Warm-season perennial bunchgrass cultivar growing 90-120 cm tall. Selected for burgundy-red foliage that develops through summer and provides outstanding fall color. Forms neat, upright clumps through limited rhizomatous spread. Produces airy pink-red flower panicles in late summer. Extremely drought tolerant with deep root system. Excellent for ornamental use where colorful foliage is desired. Maintains structure through winter. Cultivar of native North American species.
Read MoreSlender Wheat Grass
Cool-season perennial bunchgrass growing 2-4 feet tall. Quick to establish from seed and forms dense stands through tillering. Blue-green foliage with spike-like seed heads in early summer. Drought tolerant and adaptable to various soil conditions. Shorter-lived than warm-season prairie grasses but self-seeds readily. Useful for erosion control and as nurse crop in restoration projects.
Read MoreBottlebrush Grass
Cool-season perennial grass reaching 0.6-1.2 m tall. Features green foliage and distinctive bottlebrush-like seed heads that persist into winter. Blooms in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. Tolerates dry conditions once established. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Adds unique texture to garden designs. Suitable for woodland edges, partially shaded meadows, and naturalized areas.
Read MoreCanada wild rye
Cool-season perennial grass growing 1-1.5 m tall. Features blue-green foliage and arching seed heads resembling wheat. Blooms in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates drought and poor soils. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Useful for erosion control and as a quick-establishing component in prairie restorations. Suitable for naturalized areas and as a backdrop in perennial gardens.
Read MoreBluejoint grass
Cool-season perennial grass forming loose to dense tufts, reaching 60-150 cm tall. Features flat, lax leaves and open, purplish panicles that turn golden in fall. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Spreads by rhizomes, forming colonies in favorable conditions. Important for wetland habitats, providing cover and nesting material for wildlife. Effective for erosion control along shorelines. Suitable for rain gardens, meadows, and naturalized areas.
Read MoreKalm’s Brome
Cool-season perennial bunchgrass growing 2-4 feet tall. Distinguished by soft, hairy (pubescent) foliage that gives it a distinctive texture. Forms neat clumps through limited tillering. Produces open, drooping seed heads in early summer. Native to northern prairies and adapted to various moisture conditions. Well-behaved in garden settings and provides good textural diversity in prairie plantings.
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