{"title":"Native Grasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative grasses blend perfectly with wildflowers and play an essential role in native plantings. Grasses can serve as the backbone of a landscape design that includes a variety of flowering perennials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grama-blue","title":"Blue Grama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBouteloua gracilis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBlue grama is a tufted, warm-season grass native to Texas. It is known for its unique characteristic of seed spikes that resemble mosquito larvae, hanging from only one side of its flowering stems. This grass grows in prairies, plains, open rocky woodlands, and on railroad tracks in the Western U.S. It was a dominant grass in dry shortgrass prairies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe narrow, bluish-gray leaf blades typically form a dense clump that grows 12-15\" tall. In autumn, the foliage turns a golden brown, sometimes with hues of orange and red. Purplish-tinged flowers form on arching stems above the foliage in early to mid-summer, bringing the total height of the clump to about 20\" tall. It is seed food source for birds, and is a larval host for at least six different Skipper Butterflies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBlue grama grass thrives in dry to medium, well-drained soils and requires full sun. It can tolerate various soils, except for poorly drained wet ones. The grass exhibits excellent drought tolerance and freely self-seeds. It should be cut to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Bouteloua%20gracilis.png\" title=\"Blue Grama native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: .75’-2'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2' \u003cbr\u003eBloom:  June-August \u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone:  3-10\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Southern \u0026amp; Western U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommon Names include Blue Grama, Mosquito Grass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40693901099173,"sku":"GR-1000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":42661883511024,"sku":"GR-1001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45549352222960,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/BlueGramma1.png?v=1731305853"},{"product_id":"grama-sideoats","title":"Sideoats Grama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Bouteloua curtipendula wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=BOCU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBouteloua curtipendula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Sideoats Grama, Banderilla, Banderita, Navajita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eSideoats Grama is recognized for its unique oat-like seed spikes, which dangle gracefully from one side of its flowering stems. You can usually find it flourishing in meadows, prairies, open rocky woodlands, and even along railroad tracks throughout much of the state. The narrow, bluish-gray leaf blades, about 1\/4\" wide, create a lovely, dense clump that grows to heights of 1 to 1.5 feet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAs autumn rolls in, the foliage transforms into shades of golden brown, occasionally showcasing hints of orange and red. During early to mid-summer, inflorescences with purplish-tinged flowers rise above the leaves, often elevating the total height of the clump to 3 feet. As the seeds mature, these inflorescences gradually fade to tan, adding to the landscape's charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Bouteloua%20curtipendula.png\" title=\"Sideoats Grama Native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 1.5’-2.5’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: July-August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater:  Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNorth \u0026amp; South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40693907947685,"sku":"GR-2000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693907980453,"sku":"GR-2001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/4_6050aa98-26fc-4f16-a878-cb3634154c68.png?v=1731305956"},{"product_id":"inland-seaoats","title":"Inland Sea Oats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=CHLA5\" title=\"Chasmanthium latifolium wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChasmanthium latifolium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Inland Sea Oats, Indian Wood Oats, Wild Oats, River Oats, Flathead Oats, Upland Oats, Upland Sea Oats\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003eInland Sea Oats is an upright, clump-forming ornamental grass. You can often find it in woodlands, moist bluffs, and rocky slopes along streams. This grass features flat, drooping seed heads that \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ehang in terminal clusters on slightly arching stems.\u003c\/span\u003e Initially, the seed heads are a vibrant green, but by late summer, they transform into a purplish bronze. Its common name, inland sea oats, is from its seed heads that resemble those of oats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003eWhile it can handle less-than-perfect soils, it truly prefers moist, fertile soil and stands out as one of the more shade-tolerant ornamental grasses. This grass can self-seed and might spread quite well. Leaving the foliage in place through the winter adds character to your landscape while helping protect the crowns from chilly temperatures. Come early spring, it's good to cut it back to the ground for fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Chasmanthium%20latifolium.png\" title=\"Inland Seaoats native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2’-5’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 1.5’-2.5’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: August-September\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-8\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, Central \u0026amp; Eastern U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40693911683237,"sku":"GR-3000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":42690804220144,"sku":"GR-3001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45469462429936,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49774261469424,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/seaoats1.png?v=1731305893"},{"product_id":"little-bluestem","title":"Little Bluestem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Schizachyrium scoparium wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=SCSC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommon names include Little Bluestem, Popotillo Azul\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eLittle Bluestem grows in prairies, fields, clearings, hills, limestone meadows, roadsides, waste areas, and open woods stretching from Alberta to Quebec to Arizona and Florida. Once a key player among the grasses of the tallgrass prairie region, it thrives on the rich and fertile soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis grass usually reaches a height of 2-4 feet (sometimes up to 5 feet) and showcases upright clumps of slender, flat, linear green leaves, each with a hint of blue at the base. In August, purplish-bronze flowers bloom in 3-inch-long racemes on branches above the foliage. These flowers give way to clusters of fluffy, silvery-white seed heads that are not only beautiful but often remain throughout the winter. Many gardeners especially admire this grass for its bronze-orange foliage color in the fall, making it a true seasonal highlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Little Bluestem native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Schizachyrium%20scoparium.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2’-4'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: August-February \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 3-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEastern North America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40693923446949,"sku":"GR-4000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693923479717,"sku":"GR-4001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40693923512485,"sku":"GR-4002","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/LittleBluestem3.png?v=1731305884"},{"product_id":"mexican-feathergrass","title":"Mexican Feathergrass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=NATE3\" title=\"Nassella tenuissima wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNassella tenuissima\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Mexican Feathergrass, Mexican Wiregrass, Finestem Needlegrass, Ponytail Grass, Texas Tussock\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMexican Feathergrass is a perennial grass characterized by its delicate texture and clumping growth. It is native to the open, rocky scrublands and forested slopes of the mountainous Trans-Pecos region in Texas, extending west to southern New Mexico and as far south as central Mexico. The slender, upright leaves are light green and change to a golden brown in winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor optimal growth, plant in well-draining, sandy, rich loams that are evenly moist to dry, and in locations with full sun to partial shade. While it can tolerate rocky and clayey soils, excessive moisture should be avoided. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and may enter dormancy during summer droughts. Trim back foliage in late winter before new growth begins in spring. This grass readily spreads by seed under suitable conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Mexican Feathergrass native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Nassella%20tenuissima.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1’-2'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’-2'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: June-September \u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 7-10\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, New Mexico, Mexico, Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":40693936423077,"sku":"GR-5000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":43572635631856,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":45203073597680,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Feathergrass1.png?v=1731305920"},{"product_id":"muhly-bamboo","title":"Bamboo Muhly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuhlenbergia dumosa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBamboo Muhly is a clumping grass from Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico. With its tall, light, airy stems reaching 4-6 feet, it resembles delicate bamboo and showcases bright green foliage. As the late fall and winter months roll in, the tips of its foliage take on a pale pinkish-green hue, adorned with tiny flowers. Even though it spreads slowly thanks to its rhizomatous nature, it’s easy to manage. This plant loves full sun and appreciates an occasional drink of water. While it’s drought-tolerant, a bit more moisture makes it look even more lush and vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Muhlenbergia%20dumosa.png\" title=\"Bamboo Muhly native range\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 4’-6’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 3’-5’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: October-January \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 8-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Southwestern U.S. \u0026amp; Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45191456588016,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":43612633399536,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/bamboo2.png?v=1731305957"},{"product_id":"muhly-big","title":"Big Muhly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuhlenbergia lindheimeri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon Names include Big Muhly, Lindheimer's Muhly, Blue Muhly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBig Muhly is a 2-5 ft. tall perennial bunchgrass with delicate foliage and a fountain-like form. Its seedheads are silvery in color. This grass is native to the Edwards Plateau of Central Texas, extending south to northern Mexico. It can serve as a soft-textured alternative to introduced Pampas grass, which reaches a similar size. Its leaves provide nesting material for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe foliage remains throughout the winter, although most will be dormant. It is advisable not to cut back during the cold months, as recovery may be slow. To maintain a tidy appearance, remove old flower stalks when they become brittle and groom the plant with a leaf rake to eliminate dead leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Big Muhly native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Muhlenbergia%20lindheimeri.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 2’-5'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2’-5' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: May-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-10   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas \u0026amp; Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693945696421,"sku":"GR-7001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-5 Gallon","offer_id":40693945729189,"sku":"GR-7002","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/3A680514-D9B1-4152-81F1-B7289C010371.png?v=1731305939"},{"product_id":"muhly-gulf-coast-pink","title":"Gulf Muhly 'Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuhlenbergia capillaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon Names: Gulf Muhly, Pink Muhly, Hair Grass, Hair-awn Muhly, Hairy-awn Muhly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eGulf Muhly Grass is a clumping perennial grass that is noted for its stunning summer foliage and the clouds of flowers. It can grow up to 2 feet with glossy, wiry, thread-like, dark green leaves and stems. In the fall, it blooms airy, open, and loosely branched inflorescences, in shades of pink to pinkish-red. Even in winter, the tan seed plumes continue to add charm. When in full bloom, these plants typically reach a height and width of 3 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGulf Muhly Grass flourishes in sandy or rocky soils that range from dry to medium-moisture, favoring well-drained conditions. While it prefers full sun, it can still thrive in light shade. This resilient plant can handle heat, humidity, and drought; however, it stretches taller when pampered with consistent moisture. It’s quite adaptable, tolerating poor soils and urban environments. Notably, it doesn’t spread through rhizomes and can easily be grown from seed, with propagation possible through either seed or division spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gulf Muhly native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Muhlenbergia%20capillaris.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 2’-3’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2’-3’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: September-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 5-9   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Western-Central U.S. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693948383397,"sku":"GR-8000","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40693948416165,"sku":"GR-8001","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":42663489536240,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":45468758638832,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/3_9e6efdec-53c6-4d3d-b093-d8c2ab34bec4.png?v=1731305930"},{"product_id":"muhly-pine","title":"Pine Muhly","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=MUDU\" title=\"Muhlenbergia dubia wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMuhlenbergia dubia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMuhlenbergia dubia\u003c\/em\u003e, known as Pine Muhly Grass, is a smaller choice compared to the Big Muhly, especially when you're working with limited space. This evergreen, clump-forming grass features stiff, upright green leaves that create a beautifully tidy look, reminiscent of the Big Muhly. Its flowers, resembling slender cream to tan rods, are just like those of Deer Grass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eOriginating from elevations between 3,300 and 5,000 feet in the stunning Chihuahuan desert regions of eastern Arizona, New Mexico, South Texas, and northern Mexico, this grass brings a touch of nature's beauty to your garden. For best results, plant it in full sun with fairly well-drained soil. Although little supplemental irrigation is needed, if the soil drains well, it can comfortably handle a bit more regular watering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Muhlenbergia%20dubia.png\" title=\"Pine Muhly native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 2’-3’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 2’-3’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: August-October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 6-10   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Southwest U.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693953921189,"sku":"GR-9000","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":40693953953957,"sku":"GR-9001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/Muhlenbergia_dubia2.jpg?v=1731305942"},{"product_id":"muhly-weeping","title":"Weeping Muhly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuhlenbergia palmeri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon names include Weeping Muhly, Southwestern Muhly, Palmer's Muhly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis semi-evergreen perennial c\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003elumping grass grows 18-20 inches tall. It has delicate leaves with a weeping habit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIn fall, small chocolate flowers emerge as spikelets and later become attractive seed heads that provide winter interest. Weeping Muhly grows naturally in rocky drainages and sandy soils. Once established, it is drought tolerant. It appreciates full sun and good drainage. The old growth can be trimmed back in late winter (February) to make room for new foliage - just be sure to leave enough old growth to act as insulation in case of a late freeze!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 3’-4’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: September-December\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone: 7-10\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Arizona, northern Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynonyms: Muhlenbergia dubiodes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693957132453,"sku":"GR-10000","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/image_d9b1d42a-ce3c-4ddc-80fb-6677e28b5dc2.jpg?v=1731305959"},{"product_id":"sedge-webberville","title":"Webberville Sedge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=CAPE40\" title=\"Carex perdentata wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarex perdentata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCommon names include Webberville Sedge, Meadow Sedge, Sand Sedge, and Turf Sedge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eA low-growing evergreen, clump-forming grass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTolerates a wide variety of soil types and conditions and is o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ene of the toughest sun and drought-tolerant sedges. However, keeping it well-watered helps it stay dense and lush and it feels most at home in some shade. It spreads gradually through runners, but with consistent watering, you'll see it grow even more quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCan handle some foot traffic and tolerates mowing as long as it's no lower than 4\". Great as a turf substitute in low-traffic lawns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Carex%20perdentata.png\" title=\"Meadow Sedge Native Range Texas Webberville Sedge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 8\"-12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 12”-18”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: March-May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Full Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone:  6-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Oklahoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40693967454373,"sku":"GR-11000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693967487141,"sku":"GR-11001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40693967519909,"sku":"GR-11002","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/image_7b41a9eb-4138-4a3d-b0a9-c6bad4d8b0b8.png?v=1731305967"},{"product_id":"sedge-woodland","title":"Woodland Sedge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarex Blanda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names include Woodland Sedge, Eastern Woodland Sedge, Common Wood Sedge, and Creek Sedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely, rhizomatous, evergreen sedge that grows into neat, compact clumps. Its shiny, deep green leaves stay vibrant all year round. In late spring, charming green flower spikes emerge gracefully above the foliage. This plant thrives in partial sun to partial shade and prefers moist to mesic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt truly shines as a ground cover, especially in woodland or shade gardens, where it can create a welcoming and lush environment. Additionally, Woodland Sedge works beautifully in Shade Gardens, particularly when grouped or massed with colorful wildflowers and\/or ferns. It aids in erosion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis wonderful sedge is an excellent native alternative to the popular Asian groundcovers Liriope muscari and Ophiopogon japonicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Woodland Sedge native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Carex%20blanda.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 1'-2’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 1'-2’\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: April-May\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Part Shade-Full Shade\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 4-8\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Central and Eastern U.S. and Canada \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40693970829477,"sku":"GR-12000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693970862245,"sku":"GR-12001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40693970895013,"sku":"GR-12002","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/Wooklandsedge3.png?v=1731305964"},{"product_id":"switchgrass","title":"Switchgrass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Panicum virgatum wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=PAVI2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwitchgrass is a clumping grass that plays a vital role in the lush tallgrass prairie that once stretched across much of the state, but are now a rarer sight. This warm-season grass grows in lovely clumps and usually reaches about 3 feet in height. When flowering, it showcases delicate, pink-tinged flower panicles that can elevate the plant's height to 6 feet. In autumn, the medium green leaves bring some warmth to the landscape as they transition to vibrant yellow with hints of orange, eventually fading to a soft tan-beige in winter. As the seeds mature in the fall, the panicles turn a gentle beige, and those seed plumes stick around into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitchgrass thrives in medium to wet soils and loves basking in full sun to part shade. While it can adapt to various soil types, including drier ones, it truly prefers moist, sandy, or clay soils. It's resilient enough to handle occasional flooding but might lean a bit in overly rich soils. This grass performs best in full sun. Mainly it grows in clumps, but will also gently spread through its slow, creeping rhizomes. For upkeep, it's best to cut these clumps back to the ground in late winter to early spring. Switchgrass can self-seed in ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Switchgrass native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Panicum%20virgatum.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3’-6’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: July-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":40693976629413,"sku":"GR-13000","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":40693976662181,"sku":"GR-13001","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":40693976694949,"sku":"GR-13002","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/1_8fd0ae6e-7710-4bb6-b478-52885f961b20.png?v=1731306092"},{"product_id":"juncus-grass","title":"Juncus Grass","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuncus tenuis' Blue Arrows'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJuncus tenuis 'Blue Arrows' is a resilient and beautiful variety of the native rush plant in the Juncaceae family. This tough little plant flourishes in chilly climates and loves wet, heavy soils, making it a perfect fit for gardens in many different areas. Its versatility is impressive, as it can enhance pond margins, complement rain or rock gardens, and even thrive in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom May to September, the tiny green flowers of 'Blue Arrows' grace your garden with their subtle beauty. You can cluster path rush at the edge of a pond or stream, nestling it among stones or pebbles, or use it as a novelty planting. Plus, it’s an excellent choice for ground cover and helps keep erosion at bay. The soft, touchable foliage can be easily mowed to a neat height of 3-8 inches, ensuring a polished look in your garden. This plant is low maintenance and undemanding, and its self-sowing nature makes it a fantastic ground cover option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Juncus%20tenuis.png\" title=\"Juncus Grass native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeight: 5\" - 2'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 6\"-2'\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: May-September\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 2-9\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: North America (East Canada to Mexico)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":43774267719920,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/4155818318_810a701fd1_b-3113164517.jpg?v=1731306576"},{"product_id":"sedge-texas","title":"Texas Sedge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarex texensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTexas Sedge is a charming and versatile plant native to m\u003cspan\u003euch of the eastern US, from New York south to Georgia and west to Oklahoma and Texas\u003c\/span\u003e. It features bunches of soft, evergreen, fine-textured foliage. In spring, delicate spikelets peek through the lush foliage. Texas Sedge spreads by rhizomes and makes a wonderful ground cover that doesn't require mowing, though you can trim it occasionally at a high setting if you wish. It can handle light foot traffic, but adding stepping stones can make it even more inviting for frequent crossings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAdditionally, Texas Sedge plays an important role in naturalizing and restoration efforts. In nature, it thrives in sandy woodlands and savannas. This adaptable sedge does well in both moist and dry soil in full sun to dappled shade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Texas Sedge native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Carex%20texensis.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6”\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: March-May (seed head)\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-9 \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, Eastern and Central U.S.\u003cbr\u003eDeer Resistant: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":43855911846128,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45190901203184,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46853588648176,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/2018-12-04_11.31.43_texas_sedge_3.webp?v=1731306714"},{"product_id":"seeds-buffalograss-3-4-oz","title":"Buffalograss 3.4 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"productnamecolorLARGE colors_productname\"\u003eBuffalograss\u003c\/span\u003e (Bouteloua dactyloides)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short, 5 to 8-inch tall, sod-forming grass that can survive on as little as 12 inches of water per year. 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Thrives in acidic, well-drained sandy soils common to the Pinewoods. Adapted to annual rainfall of 35 to 60\". Comprises the historic understory of mature pine forests and savannah grasslands. Plant this Little Bluestem in the Pinewoods to help restore habitat for many species of breeding birds, including red-cockaded woodpeckers, pine warblers, and boatman's sparrows. 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Thrives in acidic, well-drained sandy soils common to the Pinewoods. Adapted to annual rainfall of 35 to 60\". Comprises the historic understory of mature pine forests and savannah grasslands. Plant this Little Bluestem in the Pinewoods to help restore habitat for many species of breeding birds, including red-cockaded woodpeckers, pine warblers, and boatman's sparrows. Individual plants vary from red-green to chalky blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003ecovers 200 sq ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 2’-3’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 1’-2’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: June - Dec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun, Part Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low, Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeer Resistant: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native American Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43878228918512,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/products\/CentralTexasLittleBluestem-DPack-Front.png?v=1731306713"},{"product_id":"native-sun-turf-mix","title":"Native Sun Turf Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Sun Turf Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix includes Buffalograss and Blue Grama.\u003cbr\u003eShort turf grasses that can cut your maintenance in half!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum height of the grass is 5 - 8\" if left unmown.\u003cbr\u003eNo Extra watering once established.\u003cbr\u003eNo fertilizer required.\u003cbr\u003eNo diseases or pests.\u003cbr\u003eNatural beauty!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all these benefits... why would you ever get on the Bermuda \/ St. Augustine monoculture treadmill? Give yourself a break!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun, spring to late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovers 250 sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 5\"-8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: April-December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Dry, Medium, Moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native American Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44103020380400,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/2849-DPAK-2T.jpg?v=1731306929"},{"product_id":"bear-grass","title":"Bear Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNolina microcarpa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Sacahuista, Sacahuista Bear Grass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBear Grass boasts many sturdy, grass-like leaves that grow from its large, woody, basal stems. These beautifully coarse-bladed leaves, typically under four feet long, display a lovely yucca-like growth pattern. You'll find delightful white flowers clustered densely at the tops of flowering stems that reach 3-5 feet high. Interestingly, the plant doesn’t have a prominent stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eEven though it’s called Bear Grass, it’s not a grass at all! It’s a succulent from the lily family. Indigenous Peoples have traditionally used it to weave baskets. The name Sacahuista comes from two Aztec words that mean \"thorn grass\": zakat (grass) and huitztli (thorn).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Nolina%20microcarpa.png\" title=\"Bear Grass Native Range\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6’-7'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 4’-6'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: March-July\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade \u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-10\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Southwestern United States\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":44197687263472,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Gallon","offer_id":45573024678128,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/1_6d04e476-4edf-4b1e-bcfe-a2a307e1fd2f.png?v=1731307480"},{"product_id":"deer-muhly","title":"Deer Muhly","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMuhlenbergia rigens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon names include Deer Muhly, Deer Muhly Grass, Deergrass, Meadow Muhly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eDeer Muhly Grass is a clump-forming, cool-season perennial grass native to the southwestern U.S. (from California to Texas) and Mexico. It has slender gray-green leaves that typically grow in a dense clump 2-4 feet tall. The stems start erect but arch outward as the summer progresses, creating an attractive weeping effect. In September-October, narrow purple to yellow flower spikes (the color comes from the anthers) rise above the foliage clump to 5-6 feet. The foliage turns a light straw color in the fall, and clumps may maintain good color and form in milder winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis grass thrives in average to dry-medium, well-drained soils in full sun, but it also grows well in light shade. It has good drought tolerance and can tolerate many soil types except for consistently wet conditions. Despite its name, this grass is highly deer resistant. Rather than forage on its leaves, which deer often avoid eating due to the texture, deer often lay down and shelter in clumps of this grass in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Muhlenbergia%20rigens.png\" title=\"Deer Muhly native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 3'-5'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread: 2’-3' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom: September-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZone: 7-10   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: western-central U.S., Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynonyms: Epicampes rigens, Muhlenbergia marshii, Muhlenbergia mundula\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44381110632688,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":44252904030448,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/Muhlenbergia-rigens_Photo-by-Flickr-user-JKehoe_Photos-2.jpg?v=1731307330"},{"product_id":"white-cloud-muhly","title":"Gulf Muhly 'White Cloud'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMuhlenbergia capillaris 'White Cloud'\u003c\/em\u003e is a charming and slightly taller variety of pink gulf muhly grass, showcasing white flowers instead of the usual pink. In late summer and fall, you’ll see fluffy plumes of delicate white flowers rising a foot above the beautiful narrow blue-green leaves. This clump-forming, warm-season perennial grass is celebrated for its stunning summer foliage and breathtaking clouds of fall blooms. Plus, the tan seed plumes add a touch of beauty even in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTo thrive, it loves sandy or rocky soils that are dry to medium moisture and well-drained, and it’s happiest in full sun or light shade. While it can handle heat, humidity, and even drought, it tends to grow taller when given consistent moisture. It's quite adaptable and tolerates poor soils and urban environments, all while being a non-invasive option that doesn’t spread by rhizomes. You can easily propagate it through division in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3'-4'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2’-3’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: September-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 6-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Western-Central U.S., Mexico, Guatemala (Cultivar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46385234378992,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":44657960222960,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/DETA-1824.jpg?v=1731308362"},{"product_id":"bull-grass","title":"Bull Muhly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuhlenbergia emersleyi \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBull Muhly is a clumping evergreen grass with a slightly coarse texture and long blue-green leaves. Its showy loose, rosy-purple flower spikes, which dry to a warm tan color as winter arrives, provide seed for birds. It is also a larval host plant for the Red-Bordered Satyr Butterfly and the Large Roadside-Skipper Butterfly. Not only is it drought tolerant; it also thrives in full sun, cozy heat-reflected spots, and even in part shade. Once established, it serves as a great erosion control. If desired, cut back in late-winter before new foliage begins to sprout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Muhlenbergia%20emersleyi.png\" title=\"Bull Grass Native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Bullgrass Native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Muhlenbergia%20emersleyi.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 2’-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpread: 2’-3' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: July-November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZone: 7-10   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Southwestern U.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommon names include Bull Muhly, Bull Muhly Grass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44658494603504,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/1496b.jpg?v=1731308357"},{"product_id":"prairie-starter-seed-mix","title":"Prairie Starter Grass Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrairie Starter Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of native grass offerings in just the right proportion to start a prairie project. Have a little fun by adding your favorite combinations of native wildflowers! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"565\" height=\"170\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 244.65625px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 244.21875px; height: 17px;\"\u003eContains:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 304.359375px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 301.796875px; height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(100% native seed, no fillers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 244.65625px; height: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 244.21875px; height: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBig Bluestem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBuffalograss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEastern Gamagrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGreen Sprangletop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIndiangrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLittle Bluestem\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 304.359375px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 301.796875px; height: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSand Lovegrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSideoats Grama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSwitchgrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePrairie Wildrye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSand Dropseed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlue Grama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovers up to 250 sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 6\"-6'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBloom: April-December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight: Ful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeer Resistant: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native American Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45142485303536,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/2021-DPAK-2T.jpg?v=1731308709"},{"product_id":"canada-wildrye","title":"Canada Wildrye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElymus canadensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon names include Canada Wildrye, Canada Wild Rye, Prairie Wildrye, Nodding Wildrye\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCanada Wildrye is a versatile clumping cool-season grass with arching spikes that are reminiscent of wheat or rye. The spikes bloom with the summer and last into winter. Typically, this grass grows in clusters reaching heights of 3-5 feet, showcasing pointed, bluish-green to vibrant green leaves that hug the stems at their bases. As the flowers bloom, they emerge in arching, bristly spikes at the end of the stems that gently sway in the breeze. As fall approaches, the foliage and spikes take on a tan hue, continuing to add visual charm throughout much of winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis resilient grass can thrive in dry to medium, well-drained soils under full sunlight and easily adapts to a variety of soil types. It is excellent forage for both livestock and browsing wildlife alike, and the foliage provides nesting materials for birds. It serves as a larval host plant for the Zabulon Skipper Butterfly\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eBirds and small mammals eat the seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eIt is notable that the barbed seed husks may pose the threat of eye injury to dogs or other animals of the same size, so it is inadvisable to plant this grass where dogs frequent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Elymus%20canadensis.png\" title=\"Canada Wildrye native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3’-5’\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: July-September\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Moderate\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-8\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas to Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynonyms: Elymus brachstachys, Elymus canadensis var. brachystachys, Elymus canadensis var. hirsutus, Elymus canadensis var. robustus, Elymus crescendus, Elymus philadelphicus var. hirsutus, Elymus robustus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":45148747104496,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/wild-rye.jpg?v=1731308741"},{"product_id":"big-bluestem","title":"Big Bluestem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndropogon gerardii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Names include Big Bluestem, Tall Bluestem, Turkeyfoot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBig Bluestem grass is a tall, perennial, warm-season grass that is the star of tallgrass prairies that, while now only prairie remnants remain, once graced large parts of the Great Plains. Cattle are known to love it, often overgrazing. Unlike migratory bison, a major traditional browser of Big Bluestem, domestic cattle will graze it down until it is unable to persist in their pasture. Its foliage provides cover for bird and small animals, and nesting materials for native bees. It provides seed for birds, and is notable as a preferred nesting site for Sedge Wrens, Western Meadowlarks, Grasshopper Sparrows, and Henslow's Sparrows. It is additionally a larval host for the Delaware Skipper Buttery, and the Dusted Skipper Butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBig Bluestem's clumping stems are adorned with flattened leaves that change color with the seasons. In spring, the leaves are a gray to blue-green. In summer, they shift to a bright green with reddish accents. After the frost in autumn, they then transform into a stunning reddish bronze with hints of lavender. Flowering stems appear in late-summer, displaying purplish, finger-like clusters of flowers that resemble turkey feet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBig Bluestem thrives in average, well-drained soils under full sunlight. While it prefers moist, fertile soils, it also can handle dry, less fertile environments, though it will reach taller heights with moister soils. A strong root system may take some time to establish; however, once it finds its footing, it has excellent drought resistance and is a breeze to care for. The best practice is to cut the stems down to the ground in late winter before new shoots begin to appear. When planted in ideal conditions, this grass will often self-seed.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Big Bluestem native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Andropogon%20gerardi.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4’-6'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2’-3'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: September-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 4-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":49418410098928,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45190639681776,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/Andropogon_gerardii__3904160434.jpg?v=1731308747"},{"product_id":"broomsedge","title":"Broomsedge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndropogon virginicus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBroomsedge is a clumping perennial grass noted for its seeds, which are evenly distributed along its 2 to 6 foot stems. During spring and summer its foliage is green, but it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003etruly shines during the fall and winter when it settles into dormancy, showcasing beautiful bronze and orange hues. It provides seeds for birds, and nesting material for birds and native bees. It is a larval host for the Zabulon Skipper Butterfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eYou'll find broomsedge growing naturally in dry fields, thin woods, and on the upper shores of ponds. It prefers moist, sandy or loam soils with good drainage, and it fairly drought tolerant once established. It appreciates full sun, but tolerates part shade well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Andropogon%20virginicus.png\" title=\"Broomsedge native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3’-4'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’-2'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: September-November\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 4-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, Central \u0026amp; Eastern U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, western South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon Names include Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem, Yellowsedge Bluestem, Whiskey Grass, Popotillo Pajon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45190775013616,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/broomsedge3.jpg?v=1731308760"},{"product_id":"cherokee-sedge","title":"Cherokee Sedge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarex cherokeensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherokee sedge, is indigenous to the southeastern and south-central regions of the United States. This plant develops clusters of fine-textured, narrow, grass-like leaves that are a deep green and gradually spread. Although the greenish-white flowers that emerge in spring are not very striking, the wheat-like seed spikes that appear in autumn provide additional visual appeal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eTo cultivate Cherokee sedge, select medium to wet soils in full sun or partial shade. This plant flourishes in moist environments but also adapts well to average garden soil. In late winter, trim the foliage down to ground level and dispose of it accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cherokee Sedge native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Carex%20cherokeensis.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 12”-24”\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 12”-24”\u003cbr\u003eBloom: April-June\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium-High\u003cbr\u003eZone: 6-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Southeastern U.S.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47502447575280,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45190846578928,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/C.cherokeensis-Cherokee-sedge2-1920x1012.jpg?v=1731308759"},{"product_id":"purple-lovegrass","title":"Purple Lovegrass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"eragrostis spectabilis wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=ERSP\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEragrostis spectabilis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Purple Lovegrass, Purple Love Grass, Purple Plains Lovegrass, Tumblegrass, Petticoat Climber\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Lovegrass is a warm-season bunchgrass that's native to sandy soils stretching from Maine to South Dakota and all the way south to Florida, Texas, Arizona, and Mexico. This grass features flat, coarse, green leaves that grow in a somewhat relaxed clump and can reach up to about 10 inches tall. Come August, soft, reddish-purple flowers spill out in an airy display, making the grass clump pop and reach as high as 24 inches. These flowers eventually turn brown and lose their color. When the seeds mature, the inflorescence often breaks free from the plant and dances along the ground like a tumbleweed, spreading its seeds as it travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Lovegrass flourishes in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils under full sunlight. It loves sandy or gravelly loams in hot, dry spots and shows impressive resilience in infertile soils too. Thanks to its excellent drought resistance, this grass can spread by self-seeding and by the stems rooting along the ground at the nodes. If you're interested in propagating it, you can easily do so using either seed or division in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Purple Lovegrass native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Eragrostis%20spectabilis.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1’-2'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’-2'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: July-August\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: North America\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45191022903536,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/2015-ArcheWild-Eragrostis-spectabilis-in-situ.webp?v=1731308756"},{"product_id":"muhly-grass-undaunted","title":"Seep Muhly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Muhlenbergia reverchonii wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=MURE2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuhlenbergia reverchonii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=MURE2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuhlenbergia reverchonii\u003c\/a\u003e, often called seep muhly, is a lovely perennial bunch grass celebrated for its stunning foliage and charming fall flowers. You can find it thriving on rocky slopes, flats, limestone outcroppings, and seep areas, stretching from central Oklahoma to central Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis grass showcases beautifully tufted, thread-like green leaves that arch gracefully in a basal clump, reaching heights and widths of up to 2 feet. In August, delightful masses of open inflorescences rise above the clump, showcasing soft clouds of pink flowers, which are followed by attractive seed heads that linger long into the fall. As winter approaches, the seed plumes and foliage turn a lovely tawny brown, with old basal sheaths forming a unique fibrous mass at the edges of the clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis grass flourishes in full sun in sandy or rocky soils, whether they are dry to medium moisture. It stands up well to heat, humidity, and drought, though it tends to grow taller with consistent moisture. It’s also quite resilient in poor soils. It may self-seed beautifully in your garden! Interestingly, despite its native growing range, this species boasts better winter hardiness, tolerating temperatures down to USDA Zone 5, compared to many other species of Muhlenbergia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Seep Muhly native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Muhlenbergia%20reverchonii.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1.5’-2'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: August-November\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45191284719856,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/2S1R7JH_1_1200x1200_jpg.webp?v=1767031282"},{"product_id":"switchgrass-heavy-metal","title":"Switchgrass 'Heavy Metal'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Heavy Metal' is a Switchgrass cultivar that features stunning metallic blue foliage and an upright form. Switchgrasses play a vital role in the expansive tallgrass prairies that once covered much of the state, but are now a much rarer sight. In July, 'Heavy Metal' will produce airy blooms with a pink tint. It's adaptable to various soils and can handle drought conditions with ease. While it's adaptable to many soil types, it particularly enjoys moist, sandy, or clay soils. It loves full sunlight and should be treated gently with fertilization. 'Heavy Metal' is one of the oldest and best-known blue cultivars of Panicum. The previous year's growth can be cut down in late January or early February.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough these plants may self-seed under optimal conditions, cultivars might not reproduce true to type from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Food Source: \u003c\/strong\u003eBirds, Small Mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3’-6’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: July-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\/North America\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45191525368048,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48965211488496,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/22156.jpg?v=1731308752"},{"product_id":"copy-of-switchgrass-heavy-metal","title":"Switchgrass 'Northwind'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanicum virgatum 'Northwind'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e‘Northwind’ is a cultivar of Switchgrass that stands out from others due to its reliable upright habit and stunning blue-green foliage. Switchgrasses play an essential role in the tallgrass prairies that covered a large portion of the continent, but are now a much rarer sight. 'Northwind' prefers medium to wet soils and full sun to part shade. It performs best in full sun. It can tolerate many soils, including dry ones, but prefers moist, sandy, or clay soils. It is highly tolerant to drought and can even withstand boggy soil conditions. It grows primarily in clumps but will slowly spread by slightly creeping rhizomes. Clumps should be cut back to the ground in late winter to early spring. While plants may self-seed in optimum growing conditions, cultivars may not come true from seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn 2014, Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ was named Perennial Plant of the Year© by the Perennial Plant Association. This award is given to plants that can perform well in various growing climates, require low maintenance, offer multiple-season interest, and are relatively pest and disease-free. ‘Northwind’ is the third grass to receive this prestigious award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Food Source: \u003c\/strong\u003eBirds, Small Mammals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3’-6’\u003cbr\u003eSpread 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: July-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\/North America\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45191841579248,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48965212143856,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/Panicum_virgatum_Northwind_1zz.jpg?v=1731308756"},{"product_id":"switchgrass-shenandoah","title":"Switchgrass 'Shenandoah'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Shenandoah,’ a switchgrass cultivar, showcases some of the most stunning burgundy-red foliage among the many panicum cultivars available today. The foliage starts off bluish-green but quickly transforms into a burgundy-red by late June, forming a neat, narrow, upright clump that's about 3 feet tall. In the summer, it is topped with airy, reddish-pink flower panicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitchgrass, or Panicum virgatum, from which 'Shenandoah' was cultivated, is an elegant ornamental grass that proudly hails from Texas. It plays a vital role in the scenic tallgrass prairies that once flourished throughout the state but are now a rare sight. Switchgrass ‘Shenandoah’ thrives in a variety of settings, from medium to wet soils, and enjoys a mix of full sun and partial shade. While it can adapt to different soil types, it particularly loves moist, sandy, or clay soils. Occasionally, it can handle flooding, but too much richness in the soil might cause it to flop a bit. For the best results, it flourishes in full sun. It primarily grows in lovely clumps, gradually spreading through creeping rhizomes. In late winter to early spring, it's beneficial to cut the clumps back to the ground. While conditions can encourage self-seeding, keep in mind that cultivars may not produce true seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Food Source: \u003c\/strong\u003eBirds, Small Mammals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3’-6’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: July-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 5-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\/North America\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45192036352240,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48965212471536,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/Panicum_virgatum_Shenandoah_11zz.jpg?v=1731308772"},{"product_id":"little-bluestem-1","title":"Little Bluestem 'Prairie Blues'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Bluestem 'Prairie Blues' is known for its striking gray-blue leaves. This cultivar grows taller than the original Little Bluestem, reaching heights of 3 to 3.5 feet and spreads about 1.5 to 2 feet wide. In the fall, it showcases its fluffy silver seed heads and rosy-orange foliage that can persist into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Bluestem, from which 'Prairie Blues' was cultivated, is a shortgrass native to North America. You can spot it in a variety of habitats like prairies, fields, clearings, hills, limestone glades, roadsides, waste areas, and open woods, across central North America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Prairie Blues' prefers dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil, and full sun. It’s adaptable to various soil types, including clay soils, and can handle occasional flooding. This plant flourishes in poor soils and displays impressive drought resistance once established. Plus, it can withstand high heat and humidity. To keep it looking its best and prevent flopping later in the season, it’s a good idea to plant it in full sun and trim it back to the ground in late winter to early spring. Like its fellow little bluestems, it plays a crucial role in supporting pollinators and providing winter food, nesting material, and cover for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3’-3.5'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: August-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\/North America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45192072167664,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/0e5351d6web-horsford-schichyrium-scoparium-prairie-blues__67259.jpg?v=1731308769"},{"product_id":"little-bluestem-standing-ovation","title":"Little Bluestem 'Standing Ovation'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Bluestem is a shortgrass native to North America. You'll find it gracing prairies, fields, clearings, hills, limestone glades, roadsides, waste areas, and open woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne special cultivar is ‘Standing Ovation,’ which features striking blue leaf blades with red tips. Its leaf blades are broader than those found on typical straight-species plants, adding to its unique appeal. In the fall, it dazzles with attractive shades of red and maroon that stay vibrant late into the season—no dull browns here! This cultivar boasts an upright and sturdy growth habit, remaining resilient even in rich soils. Discovered as a natural whole plant mutation in Landenberg, Pennsylvania, during the summer of 2003, its parentage remains a bit of a mystery, though ‘The Blues’ is considered a likely parent. It received U.S. Plant Patent PP25,202 on December 30, 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn average, growing little bluestem in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil under full sun is quite simple. It adapts well to various soil conditions, including clay soils and occasional flooding. Remarkably, it thrives in poorer soils and showcases excellent drought resistance once established. This grass is also tolerant of high heat and humidity. To keep it looking its best and prevent flopping late in the season, it's best to plant it in full sun and give it a good cut back to the ground in late winter to early spring. Like its fellow little bluestems, it plays a crucial role in supporting pollinators and providing winter food, nesting material, and cover for birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3’-4’\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: August-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full-Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\/North America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46389464072432,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45192111882480,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/ovation1.webp?v=1731308765"},{"product_id":"little-bluestem-twilight-zone","title":"Little Bluestem 'Twilight Zone'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Bluestem, from which 'Twilight Zone' was cultivated, is a shortgrass native to North America. The ‘Twilight Zone’ variety stands out among Little Bluestems with its shimmering, silvery mauve hues that appear in midsummer. These pastel tones become even more vibrant in the fall when bright purple highlights make their appearance. With its full, upright, columnar shape, which is about half as wide as it is tall, it fits perfectly alongside other perennials, especially those with blue-green or silvery foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Twilight Zone’ loves full sun and flourishes in well-drained, dry-to-average soils. This resilient plant is tolerant of high heat and humidity. To keep it looking its best and avoid flopping later in the season, it’s ideal to plant in full sun and trim it back to the ground in late winter to early spring, preparing it for another wonderful show next season. Like its fellow little bluestems, it plays a crucial role in supporting pollinators and providing winter food, nesting material, and cover for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3’-4’\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: August-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\/North America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45192142553328,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/twilight.jpg?v=1731308769"},{"product_id":"indian-grass","title":"Indiangrass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=SONU2\" title=\"Sorghastrum nutans wildflower.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorghastrum nutans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as Indiangrass, Yellow Indiangrass, Indian Grass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndiangrass is a warm-season perennial grass that's native to Texas. You can typically find it in prairies, glades, and open woods across the state. This grass usually reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet and boasts an elegant upright shape with blue-green foliage. As fall approaches, its leaves transform into a vibrant orange-yellow, and they often hold onto some color even through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late summer, you’ll notice sturdy, vertical flowering stems that can grow 5 to 6 feet tall. These stems are adorned with narrow, feathery, light brown flower panicles, which are highlighted with yellow stamens. As the season changes, the panicles take on a rich bronze or chestnut brown hue and eventually fade to gray, adding visual interest that lasts well into winter. Plus, the seeds of Indian grass are popular with birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resilient grass does well in a variety of conditions, thriving in dry to medium, well-drained soils under full sun. It can adapt to a range of soil types, including heavy clays and poor, dry, infertile soils. However, in moist, nutrient-rich environments, it might become a bit more open or floppy. When grown under ideal conditions, it will spread by self-seeding. For the best health, remember to cut it back to the ground in late winter or early spring, just before the new growth begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Sorghastrum%20nutans.png\" title=\"Indiangrass native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3’-5’\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1’-2’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: September-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 4-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Eastern and Central United States\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45192196096240,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/Indian1.webp?v=1731308775"},{"product_id":"prairie-dropseed","title":"Prairie Dropseed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=SPHE\" title=\"Sporobolus heterolepis wildflower.org\"\u003eSporobolus heterolepis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrairie Dropseed is a warm-season grass native to North America that thrives in lovely clumps. Its medium-green, fine-textured, hair-like leaves create a soft foliage mound, typically around 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide, arching as they grow. In the autumn, the foliage transforms into stunning shades of golden with orange hues, eventually fading to a gentle light bronze through winter. During late summer, you can spot its branching flower panicles with pink and brown tints on slender stems that grow 30-36 inches above the foliage. These flowers are particularly special due to their enchanting fragrance, reminiscent of coriander. The tiny, rounded mature seeds gracefully drop to the ground from their hulls in autumn, providing the reason for their name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrairie Dropseed flourishes in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils and full sun. It’s wonderfully adaptable, tolerating various soil types, including heavy clays, though it prefers the arid charm of dry, rocky soils. While it boasts good drought tolerance once it is established, it does take its time to grow and establish itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Sporobolus%20heterolepis.png\" title=\"Prairie Dropseed native range Texas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2’-3’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: August-October\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: North America \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45192221982960,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/drop2.jpg?v=1731308833"},{"product_id":"texas-bluegrass","title":"Texas Bluegrass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Poa arachnifera wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=POAR\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePoa arachnifera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTexas Bluegrass is a charming native grass that thrives in cooler seasons. This clumping grass showcases narrow, dark blue-green leaves. Come spring, fluffy silvery flowers bloom, reaching 2-3 feet tall and attracting butterflies. It's a fantastic choice for ground cover, whether you choose to mow or leave it un-mowed. Interestingly, unlike most grasses, Texas Bluegrass has male and female flowers on separate plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resilient grass thrives in most well-drained soils and can handle some shade. While it’s drought-tolerant, it appreciates some summer watering to thrive. Its robust growth habit is particularly beneficial for meadows with heavy foot traffic or large planting areas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Texas Bluegrass native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Poa%20arachnifera.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6\"-12\"\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 6\"-12\"\u003cbr\u003eBloom: Spring\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Dry-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 8-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Texas, Southern United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":48970498572528,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45768727953648,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/original-1.jpg?v=1731308877"},{"product_id":"starrush-whitetop-sedge","title":"Starrush White-topped Sedge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Rhynchospora colorata wildflower.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=RHCO7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRhynchospora colorata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Names: Starrush Whitetop, Whitetop Sedge, White-topped Sedge, Star Rush\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStarrush White-topped Sedge is a lovely perennial flowering plant in the sedge family. Its delicate white bracts resemble white petals adorned with long, green points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e It’s a wonderful attractor for various pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhile it makes a striking addition to any bog or water garden, it will also thrive in regular garden soil as long as it has plenty of moisture. If the clumps start to take over, feel free to divide the plant. A little winter trimming helps make room for fresh spring growth, ensuring it continues to flourish. It can tolerate some shade, but to see it really thrive, try planting it in full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eYou’ll frequently find this beautiful plant in swales, ditches, and other wet places throughout southeast Texas, the Rio Grande Plains, the Edwards Plateau, and the Trans-Pecos areas. It grows well in sand, loam, or clay, and it doesn’t mind poor drainage conditions. Sometimes, you might even see it submerged in shallow water, adding to its unique charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHeight: 1'-2'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpread: 2'-3'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBloom: May-August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWater: High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eZone: 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOrigin: Texas, Southern U.S., Mexico, Caribbean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":46418209374448,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45834511876336,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/white-top-sedge-npsphoto-szenner-9102078114-ff2c91-1024.jpg?v=1731308893"},{"product_id":"big-bluestem-red-october","title":"Big Bluestem 'Red October'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndropogon gerardii 'Red October'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Bluestem 'Red October' is a cultivar of Big Bluestem that offers foliage 4-6 feet tall that changes color with the seasons. In spring, fresh leaves emerge in deep green with red highlights. In summer they are bright green, then transition to a purplish-red by late summer before finally becoming a vivid scarlet after the first fall frost. Burgundy-red, turkey-foot shaped seed heads bloom in August and persist into winter. Its foliage provides cover for small animals and nesting sites for birds. Birds will also eat its seeds, and butterflies appreciate its nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Red October' is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. While it is tolerant of a wide range of soils and growing conditions, it produces the most growth in moist, fertile soils. However, it retains better stability and is less likely to topple in dryish, infertile soils. This grass develops an extensive root system and is somewhat slow to establish, but, once established, has excellent drought tolerance, is easy to maintain, and can provide erosion control. Cut stems to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Andropogon gerardii native range Texas\" href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/County\/Andropogon%20gerardi.png\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBONAP MAP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 4'-6'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 2'-3'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: September-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun-Part Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low,-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 4-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: North America (Cultivar)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46385134502128,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/DETA3-729.jpg?v=1731309070"},{"product_id":"little-bluestem-chameleon","title":"Little Bluestem 'Chameleon'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eLittle Bluestem 'Chameleon' is a delightful native ornamental grass that truly stands out with its variegated foliage. Little Bluestem, from which 'Chameleon' was cultivated, \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eis native to many parts of the US, where it grows in prairies, fields, and along roadsides.\u003c\/span\u003e Little Bluestem 'Chameleon' provides lovely green and white hues in spring and early summer, and as late summer and fall approach, the colors transform into vibrant purples and reds, beautifully accented by maroon flowers. These flowers later transition into tawny seedheads which last all winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThis grass is wonderfully tolerant of heat and humidity, thriving in nearly any type of soil, especially in those poor, well-drained varieties. This selection of little bluestem was discovered by French nurseryman Thierry Delabroye as a seedling of Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1.5'-2'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1.5’-2’\u003cbr\u003eBloom: August-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\/Canada to Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46385254629616,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/Schizachyrium-Chameleon-Little-Bluestem-Fall-Color.jpg?v=1731309088"},{"product_id":"little-bluestem-jazz","title":"Little Bluestem 'Jazz'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium 'Jazz'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eLittle Bluestem 'Jazz' was discovered as a cultivar of Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues' and was selected for its compact height that keeps it standing tall without flopping over. Jazz features narrow blue-green foliage that transforms to beautiful purple hues in the fall. It reaches a height of 2 to 2.5 feet and spans 1 to 1.5 feet wide. The purplish-bronze flowers give way to clusters of fluffy, silvery-white seed heads, which may linger into early winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eLittle Bluestem, from which Little Bluestem 'Jazz' was cultivated, is a native shortgrass found in prairies, fields, clearings, hills, limestone meadows, roadsides, waste areas, and open woods across much of central North America. Little Bluestem 'Jazz' prefers full sun, low to medium moisture, and good drainage. Like its fellow little bluestems, it plays a crucial role in supporting pollinators and providing winter food, nesting material, and cover for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eHeight: 2'-2.5'\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 1'-1.5'\u003cbr\u003eBloom: August-February\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low-Medium\u003cbr\u003eZone: 3-9\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\/North America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46389359771888,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/3113\/3093\/files\/25091.jpg?v=1731309090"},{"product_id":"little-bluestem-the-blues","title":"Little Bluestem 'The Blues'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eLittle Bluestem, from which 'The Blues' was cultivated, is a perennial shortgrass native central North America. 'The Blues' reaches a height of 2 to 4 feet, showcasing its graceful, upright clusters of slender, blue-tinted leaves that are about a quarter-inch wide. In late summer, you’ll see its pinkish-tinged stems and clusters of purplish-bronze flowers sprouting in 3-inch long racemes above the greenery. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into burgundy-red hues, ultimately giving way to fluffy, silvery-white seed heads that can sparkle into early winter. This grass truly shines with its eye-catching blue leaves and stunning fall colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCaring for 'The Blues' is a breeze. It thrives in average, well-drained soil that ranges from dry to medium moisture, all while soaking up the warm sun. It's remarkably adaptable, happily tolerating various soil conditions, including clay and occasional wet spells, making it a fantastic choice for almost any garden. Once it’s established, it shows excellent resistance to drought and can handle the heat and humidity like a champ. For best results, cut it back to the ground in late winter to early spring and make sure it enjoys plenty of sunshine to keep it looking its best all season long. 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Its foliage begins as a vibrant green, and then transitions to a coppery bronze in autumn. Its seed heads, appearing in autumn, are notably bushy in shape compared to other prairie grasses. The seed heads and foliage persist through the winter. Its provides cover for small animals, and nesting materials for birds and native bees. It is also a host plant for Skipper and Satyr butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBushy Bluestem prefers medium to wet soil and full sun, making it a perfect choice for rain gardens or poor drainage areas. If desired, cut back the dried foliage in late winter before new blades sprout in early spring. 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