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  • Big Bluestem
    Andropogon gerardii

    Big Bluestem
    Andropogon gerardii

  • Columbine
    Aquilegia canadensis

    Columbine
    Aquilegia canadensis

  • Cardinal Flower
    Lobelia cardinalis

    Cardinal Flower
    Lobelia cardinalis

  • Sandberg Bluegrass
    Poa secunda J. Presl

    Sandberg Bluegrass
    Poa secunda J. Presl
Name Type Light Exposure Soil Moisture Height Bloom Color Bloom Months   Notes/Description
Big Bluestem
Andropogon gerardii
Type:
Grass
Light Exposure:
Mixed Sun and Shade, Sun
Soil Moisture:
Dry
 6 feet
Bloom Color:
Brown, Red
Bloom Months:
July, August, September
 USDA Info
Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis
Type:
Wildflower
Light Exposure:
Mixed Sun and Shade, Shade, Sun
Soil Moisture:
Dry
 3 feet
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Months:
May, June, July
 USDA Info Columbine will bloom profusely in sunnier locations, and provides refreshing splashes of color in shadier locations. Readily reseeds, but usually not troublesome.
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Type:
Wildflower
Light Exposure:
Mixed Sun and Shade, Sun
Soil Moisture:
Medium
 3 feet
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Months:
May, June, July, August, September
 USDA Info A hummingbird favorite, cardinal flower is a striking plant in the garden or restoration. It is a short-lived perennial, usually blooming 3-5 years. It can reseed if seeds receive enough light and consistent moisture during germination.
Sandberg Bluegrass
Poa secunda J. Presl
Type:
Grass
Light Exposure:
Mixed Sun and Shade, Sun
Soil Moisture:
Dry
 2 feet
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Months:
April, May
 USDA Info Sandberg bluegrass is a perennial bunchgrass, native to the Great Basin. It is an important component of sagebrush grassland vegetation, particularly in early successional stages. It is a widespread species and is one of the first perennial grasses to green up in spring.
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