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Burrograss

Scleropogon brevifolius

Burrograss (Scleropogon brevifolius) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 1"–10".

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Family
—
Group
grass
Native range
Native to AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT
USDA hardiness
Zones 2b–11a
Mature size
1"–10"
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
—
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Burrograss (Scleropogon brevifolius)
Scleropogon brevifolius — Burrograss. Photo by Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Burrograss (Scleropogon brevifolius) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 1"–10". 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, burrograss pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Torrey's Rush (Juncus torreyi), Blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis).

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