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Green needlegrass

Nassella viridula

Green needlegrass (Nassella viridula) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms Apr–May.

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Family
—
Group
grass
Native range
Native to 17 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, IL…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–11a
Mature size
6"–4'
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Apr–May
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Green needlegrass (Nassella viridula)
Nassella viridula — Green needlegrass. Photo by Matt Lavin via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Green needlegrass (Nassella viridula) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms Apr–May. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, green needlegrass pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Torrey's Rush (Juncus torreyi).

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