Native Grasses of the Northeast Database

Native Plants that are grown by Pinelands Nursery

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Eleocharis obtusa (blunt spikerush): Low-growing plant of wet meadows, ditches & shallow ponds. Small terminal seed heads. Height: To 2’. Wetland Indicator Status: OBL.

some very pretty purple plants in the grass

Glyceria striata (fowl mannagrass): Clump-forming grass of wet soils. Stems may reach 4’ tall. Large, drooping, open inflorescence. Height: To 4’. Wetland Indicator Status: OBL.

some very pretty green plants growing on the side of a hill

Natural Garden

Ground Cover

Lush Lawn

Drought Tolerant Plants

Types Of Soil

Plant Species

Fields

Low Maintenance Landscaping

Danthonia spicata (poverty grass): Bunchgrass that thrives on poor soils of open woods, dry meadows & old fields. Dense rosettes of curly, wiry leaves. Height: 1-2’ Wetland Indicator Status: UPL.

Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem): Tall grass, found on dry, sunny sites. Foliage turns from bluegreen to coppery in the fall. Height: To 6’. Wetland Indicator Status: FAC.

Calamagrostis canadensis (bluejoint grass): Common plant of bogs, swamps, thin woods and wet meadows. Can withstand partial inundation. Height: 2-5’. Wetland Indicator Status: FACW+

Panicum amarum (bitter panic grass): Large grass of sandy coastal soils. A good erosion control plant, tolerant of salt spray. Height: 2-5’. Wetland Indicator Status: FACU-

the grass is growing along the water's edge in front of some trees and bushes

Panicum virgatum (switchgrass): Very common bunch grass of medium to dry open sites. Attractive fall & winter color. Can tolerate a salinity of up to 10 ppt. Height: To 6’. Wetland Indicator Status: FAC

there is a fire hydrant in the middle of some tall grass and dirt area

Sorghastrum nutans (Indian grass): A striking bunch grass. Very tolerant of most site conditions. Height: To 6’. Wetland Indicator Status: UPL

the tall grass is growing out of the ground

Andropogon virginicus (broomsedge): Common species of dry, open sites. Like little bluestem, but leafier & flowers tucked inside bracts. Height: 2-5’. Wetland Indicator Status: FACU.

some very pretty green plants in the grass

Eastern

Fall Colors

Thrive

Schizachyrium scoparium (little bluestem): Low bunchgrass of eastern US. Thrives on dry sites & poor soil. Colorful fall foliage. Height: 2-3’. Wetland Indicator Status: FACU-

the grass is growing in the sand on the beach

Ammophila breviligulata (Cape American beachgrass): Dominant grass of Atlantic coastal dunes. You can extend your planting season with containerized plugs. Height: 2-3’. Wetland Indicator Status: FACU

Native Grasses of the Northeast Database

Native Plants that are grown by Pinelands Nursery

11 Pins

10y

Collection by

Eleocharis obtusa (blunt spikerush): Low-growing plant of wet meadows, ditches & shallow ponds. Small terminal seed heads. Height: To 2’. Wetland Indicator Status: OBL.

Glyceria striata (fowl mannagrass): Clump-forming grass of wet soils. Stems may reach 4’ tall. Large, drooping, open inflorescence. Height: To 4’. Wetland Indicator Status: OBL.

Natural Garden

Ground Cover

Lush Lawn

Drought Tolerant Plants

Types Of Soil

Plant Species

Fields

Low Maintenance Landscaping

Danthonia spicata (poverty grass): Bunchgrass that thrives on poor soils of open woods, dry meadows & old fields. Dense rosettes of curly, wiry leaves. Height: 1-2’ Wetland Indicator Status: UPL.

Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem): Tall grass, found on dry, sunny sites. Foliage turns from bluegreen to coppery in the fall. Height: To 6’. Wetland Indicator Status: FAC.

Calamagrostis canadensis (bluejoint grass): Common plant of bogs, swamps, thin woods and wet meadows. Can withstand partial inundation. Height: 2-5’. Wetland Indicator Status: FACW+

Panicum amarum (bitter panic grass): Large grass of sandy coastal soils. A good erosion control plant, tolerant of salt spray. Height: 2-5’. Wetland Indicator Status: FACU-

Sorghastrum nutans (Indian grass): A striking bunch grass. Very tolerant of most site conditions. Height: To 6’. Wetland Indicator Status: UPL

Andropogon virginicus (broomsedge): Common species of dry, open sites. Like little bluestem, but leafier & flowers tucked inside bracts. Height: 2-5’. Wetland Indicator Status: FACU.

Eastern

Fall Colors

Thrive

Schizachyrium scoparium (little bluestem): Low bunchgrass of eastern US. Thrives on dry sites & poor soil. Colorful fall foliage. Height: 2-3’. Wetland Indicator Status: FACU-

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