Prairie Wedgescale
Sphenopholis obtusata
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Prairie Wedgscale is a cool-season grass. Its tufts can be found in marshes and dunes, as well as prairies. It grows in full sun and partial shade. It's a good choice for filling in empty spaces while other plants mature.
- Scientific Name: Sphenopholis obtusata
- Common Name: Prairie Wedgescale
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Growth Habit: Annual or Short-lived Perennial
- Height: Up to 4 feet
- Leaves: Linear, Grass-like
- Flowers: Green
- Bloom Time: March through May
- Wildlife Benefits: Larval host for White-lined Sphinx Moth (Hummingbird Moth). Seeds are a food source for birds and mammals.
Where to Find It
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