NATIVE PRAIRIE GRASSES


Notes for Selected Native Grasses

Common Name Botanical Name Conditions Plant Height Length of Life Comments
Big bluestem Andropogon gerardi W,M,D 3'-9' perennial warm season, aggressive
Canada wild rye Elymus canadensis W,M,D 3'-6' perennial cool season
Indian grass Sorghastrum nutans M,D 3'-7' perennial warm season
June grass Koeleria cristata M,D 2' perennial cool season
Little bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium M,D 2'-3' perennial warm season
Prairie cord grass Spartina pectinata W,M> 4'-8' perennial warm season, aggressive
Prairie dropseed (Northern) Sporobolus heterolepsis W,M,D 2'-4' perennial warm season
Sand dropseed Sporobolus cryptandrus M,D 2'-3' perennial warm season
Side-oats grama Bouteloua curtipendula M,D 2'-3' perennial warm season
Switch grass Panicum virgatum W,M,D 3'-5' perennial warm season, aggressive
Woodland brome Bromus purgans M,D 2'-5' perennial cool season

 Conditions where these wildflowers are found growing in the wild:
      W = wet/heavy soil,  M = medium/loam soil,  D = dry/ light soil


Plants are available for each native grass listed.

Native Grasses Price List

Common Name Botanical Name 1 oz. 1lb.
Big bluestem Andropogon gerardi    
Canada wild rye Elymus canadensis    
Indian grass Sorghastrum nutans    
June grass Koeleria cristata    
Little bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium    
Prairie cord grass Spartina pectinata    
Prairie dropseed (Northern) Sporobolus heterolepsis    
Sand dropseed Sporobolus cryptandrus    
Side-oats grama Bouteloua curtipendula    
Switch grass Panicum virgatum    
Woodland brome Bromus purgans    


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