Needlegrass

Image by apugach Also known as speargrass and Texas wintergrass, Texas needlegrass is found in perennial grasslands and prairies in Texas, and nearby states like Arkansas and Oklahoma, as well as northern…

Image by Matt Lavin What is Letterman’s needlegrass? This attractive, perennial bunchgrass is native to the rocky ridges, dry slopes, grasslands, and meadows of the western United States. While it remains…

Image by Sheri Hagwood, BLM If grass had superheroes, Thurber’s needlegrass (Achnatherum thurberianum) would be one of them. These natives do so much and ask for so little in return that it’s a wonder they…

Image by Matt Lavin Green needlegrass is a cool-season grass that is native to the prairies of North America. It can be used both commercially in hay production, and ornamentally in lawns and gardens. Keep…

Image by Joshua Mayer Growing native plants is an excellent way to conserve water and rely less on pesticides and herbicides. Needlegrass is native to North America and provides important forage for many…

Image by National Park Service California, like many other states, is working on restoring native plant species. One such native species is purple needlegrass, which California named as their state grass…