Native Prairie Grasses, Sedges & Rushes
Learn about grasses, sedges, rushes; what they are, where they grow, and how to grow them. Photos taken by Randy Powers.
A dive into the fascinating and often overlooked world of Grasses, sedges, and rushes! This publication gives the whole story regarding grasses, sedges, and rushes and their role within the ecosystem. From the introduction of grasses over 55 million years ago, to what role each species plays in Wisconsins prairies presently. Not only will you be provided with a comprehensive and informative list of Wisconsins native grasses, sedges, and rushes, you will be provided with the invaluable knowledge you need to integrate them directly into your very own planting. Truely a must have for anybody looking to start, or enhance, a prairie of thier own!
