Sow in fall into well-drained soil in full sun. Deep-rooted and very drought tolerant once established; ideal for dry grassland restoration and erosion control.

Scientific Name: Pseudoroegneria spicata
Plant Family: Poaceae
Flower Colour: Inconspicuous
Flowering Months: June-July
Height (feet): 30-70 cm (1-2.5 ft)
Lifespan: Perennial
Growth Form: Bunchgrass
Leaf Retention: Semi-evergreen
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Fire Tolerance: Unknown
Palatability (Browsing/Grazing): Unknown
Pollinator Value: Low (wind-pollinated)
Benefits To Pollinators: Foundational dry-grassland species providing forage and cover for wildlife
Pollinators: Wind-pollinated
Larval Host (Butterfly): Yes
Larval Species (Lepidoptera): Common Branded Skipper; Common Ringlet
Hummingbirds: No