Perennial bunchgrass; 1-2ft tall
Clump forming, warm season grass; foliage turns tan in autumn; when dry, oat-like seeds hang from erect stems
Low growing tendency makes for an excellent ground cover; acts as green mulch for nearby taller plants by cooling soil & outcompeting weeds
Drought tolerant; highly valued stabilizing slopes, preventing soil erosion, and pasture plantings; provides nutritious forage for livestock; wild turkeys browse on the seeds
Host plant to numerous grasshoppers & skippers including the Dotted Skipper
Spreads slowly via small rhizomes
Perennial bunchgrass; 1-2ft tall
Clump forming, warm season grass; foliage turns tan in autumn; when dry, oat-like seeds hang from erect stems
Low growing tendency makes for an excellent ground cover; acts as green mulch for nearby taller plants by cooling soil & outcompeting weeds
Drought tolerant; highly valued stabilizing slopes, preventing soil erosion, and pasture plantings; provides nutritious forage for livestock; wild turkeys browse on the seeds
Host plant to numerous grasshoppers & skippers including the Dotted Skipper
Spreads slowly via small rhizomes
Tan, Purple, Red
Late Summer, Early Fall
1-2’
Dry, Medium; Drought Resistant
Full, Partial
Dotted Skipper
Not classified
No cold stratification required
