Native and Introduced Grasses The most commonly available forage grasses are either native to North America or introduced from another country. Native grasses evolved with the climate and soils of the area.
Native Grasses - Wild Ones Front Range Chapter
Cool and Warm Colorado Native Grasses highlights each species’ mature size and growth habit, cultural needs and optimal window to sow seeds. Grasses are the Foundation provides more details about the characteristics and benefits of grasses as well as how to grow them yourself.
Learn - Colorado Native Grass Guide
Colorado boasts more than 300 species of native grasses. They grow in different ways and thrive in different seasons, which will influence the appearance of your sustainable landscape. Learn more about grass terminology to help you make wise choices for your project.
Grass Options - Colorado Native Grass Guide
When choosing native grasses for Colorado’s climate, prioritize those naturally adapted to its semi-arid conditions. Look for species with high drought tolerance and minimal water needs. By selecting suitable native grasses, you can create a resilient, low-maintenance landscape that complements Colorado’s environment while conserving water ...
Colorado Native Grass Guide | Learn to landscape with native grasses.
Matching a native grass to your property’s site constraints and natural context—including the amount of sun exposure, the elevation, the soil texture, and the presence of pets—will ensure you have the most resilient grass type for your project.
Native Grasses . for Use in Colorado Landscapes . Why use native grasses? • Bunchgrasses can be used ornamentally as specimens or in groups. • Sod forming grasses can make great low maintenance turf and offer savings in mowing, fertilizing, and irrigation. • Grasses provide excellent forage and cover for birds and beneficial insects.
• Colorado Plant Database, https://coloradoplants.jeffco.us/plantAbout. Low-Water Native Plants for Colorado Gardens: Front Range & Foothills https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/native/FrontRangeSm.pdf.
High Altitude Native Grasses – Gilpin County Extension
Mountain brome is a bunchgrass native to the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Coast regions. Plants grow to 4 feet, with leaves up to 12 inches long and about 0.25 inch wide. Leaf blades are flat and hairy underneath. Growth starts early in the spring, producing much leafy forage relished by …
Colorado Native Plant Master
The Native Plant Master® (NPM) offers classes to enjoy wildflower hikes, field botany, native grass identification, and more. Dive deeper with our in-person field courses offered across the state. Browse the Colorado Plant Database for research …
Plains Shortgrass Prairie - Colorado Native Plant Society
Shortgrass prairie consists of two grasses that grow ankle-high, whereas the other two types of grasslands are midgrass prairie, where the grass species grow knee-high and tallgrass prairie where the grass species grow to waist- or shoulder height.