This is my first time growing little bluestem, and I’m happy to see them start to seed. It’s fascinating how the seeds emerge from the tube-shaped blades of grass. Does anyone have suggestions for when to collect the seeds or any general planting tips? Thanks 🙂
by _HalfSharp
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Very pretty. I like the wild look of your garden.
That looks an awful lot like yellow Indiangrass. Still native, though 🙂
Your yard is gorgeous.
Love your garden! I have the same bush with those little red flowers and it’s not doing so great. A lot of yellow leaves, and I can’t figure out if I’m over watering or under. How often do you water yours? TIA!
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This is so awesome! Ive been wanting to make a “wild garden”. Where did you source your seeds?
When did you plant them and what size were they?
Castlewood South Austin??
I agree with others that this looks more like Indiangrass (sorghastrum nutans). Thank you for planting native grasses! A lot of people in the nolawns/pollinator/native gardening culture seem to not be aware that native grasses are incredibly valuable ecologically.
I’d say wait for these seeds to get a little more dry, almost fluffy. Usually a good sign that you should harvest seeds is kind of intuitive. Do the seeds come off with almost no effort/force?
Looks like indiangrass!