Perennial with numerous nodding stems. The panicles (seed heads) are open and loose. It grows from 20 to 60in tall, prefers poorly drained soils.
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Identification hints
Perennial with numerous nodding stems. The panicles (seed heads) are open and loose. It grows from 20 to 60 in tall, prefers poorly drained soils.
Did you know?
According to the USDA, Tufted hairgrass is important in a number of projects, including mine reclamation, wet prairie restoration, and bio-filtration swales. It is also a useful forage species for cattle and wildlife like antelope, bison, and many species of butterfly.
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HABITAT
There is no information available about this species.
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