We love this plant for its structure, color and delicate blooms. A "must have" in any Upper Midwest native garden. Give it a try and let us know what you think about it! Cheers!
You keep reminding me of home. Northwest of Lafayette we had a patch of peat that Dad said was native sod. After the farm sold circa early 80s all of that disappeared. Monarchs used to enjoy the Hackberry trees too. About this time of year the tree would turn orange with them. Always fun to reminiscence. Thank you Rich.
It's great to look back and remember all the fun of the "old days." I remember being in my great-Uncles pastures. I found bones from a cow that had died and found a bunch of Monarch caterpillars. I brought them home and hatched them. I bet I was eight or nine. Such great memories. Cheers Bryce!
Really a beautiful grass. It is really nice right now with all the seeds hanging on it. It really shows off in later summer and fall. If you can't find seed, let me know. I can get some for you!! Cheers Tammy!
I’m in central Texas, and I found some of this around my home. I collected some seeds and hope to cultivate it into landscaping. Big goal is to rehabilitate my pasture with native prairie grasses.
Read up on how to preserve the seed. Up here, most of the native seeds won't geminate unless they are frozen in a Minnesota winter. I dry the seeds, put them in Ziploc bags and freeze them in a larger container. Make sure you prepare the seeds for next year. Thanks for stopping by to watch! Cheers!
I wish the camera had focused better on the blooms. They are delicate and beautiful. This is one plant I will not omit from a native garden. Thanks for stopping by Anne!
I'm hoping to wait til the plants are a foot tall (+/-). I'll then remove the fencing and I want to expand it outward and add some more variety to the mix. I've got plenty of space. I'm praying the chickens will leave it alone!
They will keep growing taller till they get to about three feet. They will usually fight (a bit) to maintain some space. I'd love to see your native garden. Cheers!
We love this plant for its structure, color and delicate blooms. A "must have" in any Upper Midwest native garden. Give it a try and let us know what you think about it! Cheers!
You keep reminding me of home. Northwest of Lafayette we had a patch of peat that Dad said was native sod.
After the farm sold circa early 80s all of that disappeared.
Monarchs used to enjoy the Hackberry trees too. About this time of year the tree would turn orange with them.
Always fun to reminiscence.
Thank you Rich.
It's great to look back and remember all the fun of the "old days." I remember being in my great-Uncles pastures. I found bones from a cow that had died and found a bunch of Monarch caterpillars. I brought them home and hatched them. I bet I was eight or nine. Such great memories. Cheers Bryce!
Very nice looking native grass 🙂I do enjoy ornamental grasses.
This is the only native that I would use in an ornamental garden. Simply beautiful! Have a great weekend!
Very cool! It is a gorgeous grass and I think I’ve seen it here! Thanks for sharing! 😊👍❤️
Really a beautiful grass. It is really nice right now with all the seeds hanging on it. It really shows off in later summer and fall. If you can't find seed, let me know. I can get some for you!! Cheers Tammy!
I’m in central Texas, and I found some of this around my home. I collected some seeds and hope to cultivate it into landscaping. Big goal is to rehabilitate my pasture with native prairie grasses.
Read up on how to preserve the seed. Up here, most of the native seeds won't geminate unless they are frozen in a Minnesota winter. I dry the seeds, put them in Ziploc bags and freeze them in a larger container. Make sure you prepare the seeds for next year. Thanks for stopping by to watch! Cheers!
Interesting information - love the flowers☺
I wish the camera had focused better on the blooms. They are delicate and beautiful. This is one plant I will not omit from a native garden. Thanks for stopping by Anne!
Oh! I love that one! Thank you! It is beautiful! What is your plan next year to keep the animals out if you are removing the fence?
I'm hoping to wait til the plants are a foot tall (+/-). I'll then remove the fencing and I want to expand it outward and add some more variety to the mix. I've got plenty of space. I'm praying the chickens will leave it alone!
It looks like a rainbow of color right now. Mine aren’t very strong. I think they’re too shaded by the taller flowers.
They will keep growing taller till they get to about three feet. They will usually fight (a bit) to maintain some space. I'd love to see your native garden. Cheers!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm if you are ever up in this area we’d love to have you drop in!