Grasses - Minnesota
Written by Marcie Forsberg
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Region: Midwest
Sub-Region: East Central Minnesota, Western Wisconsin
State: Minnesota
Marcie's Plant Recommendations:
Favorite Grasses
- Little Bluestem - Schizachyrium scoparium
Little Bluestem grass is a mid size grass reaching 2-3 feet tall. Gorgeous en mass, orange fall color, and great winter interest. This plant is perfect for erosion control on a slope in a dry, sunny area. The birds love the seed and habitat it provides. A MN native grass.
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- Indian Grass - Sorghastrum nutans
Indian grass. Give this plant lots of room and plant en masse. Another MN native grass, this grass will reach 5 to 6 feet tall and works well in a large area paired with Big Bluestem grass. Beautiful yellow pollen in the spring. The birds love the seed and habitat.
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- Big Bluestem Grass - Andropogon gerardii
Big Bluestem grass. A MN native that gets as tall as the above grass. Great for a wetter area, although it is drought tolerant. I use this grass in upland lakeshore restoration plantings with Indian grass.
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- Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
A great grass for a vertical, architectural look. This grass stays in place, is about 4 feet tall with a light colored seed head. Perfect for MN where winter interest is needed.
- Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
Variegated Japanese Forest grass. Although often labeled as zone 5, this grass has always come back for me in zone 4. I love the contrast of the chartreuse foliage, works well in shade, and drought tolerant.
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