Sandberg Bluegrass

Positive characteristics of this native grass for biodiversity and soil health: Erosion control from shallow roots; Bonus: for such a small specimen it competes with cheatgrass!Shelter and food for birds and even livestock year round; Fire protection; Low water needs; Big Sage companion; Beauty in movement and texture…6” strong tufts with vertical green/blue stems and seeds pods flow in the wind (on average 1-2 feet tall, even taller off irrigation).

📸 Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons