What's New Sq. Unless otherwise noted, all grasses grow in the warm season and are dormant in the winter, often with showy seed heads holding well into winter, adding good movement and color at this season. They grow as a bunch grass, not spreading underground. They spread by underground rhizomes. Plants which seed prolifically will be noted in the plant description.
Most grasses prefer a location in full sun.
Special notation will be given to those that can tolerate shady areas. All well drained soils. This tall prairie bunch grass provides a wonderful vertical accent to a garden or meadow. It needs moisture and grows best in the eastern half of Texas where there is more rainfall. Big bluestem can tolerate part shade.