Native Grasses and Forbs

Using native grasses and flowers in pastures and landscaping provides many benefits to wildlife, ecosystems, landowners, and homeowners. Native plants adapated to our area and can usually tolerate the range of soil conditions available, so most don't need fertilizer or additional watering once established. Our office has many resources available, check out the following links for more information.

Big Bluestem

Photo from Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses.

Mid to large-scale native plantings

There is in-depth information on preparing the soil for planting in the native planting guides from the Douglas County office.

Small-scale native plantings

Wanting to do native plants on a small scale? Check out our horticulture section on Native Gardens. Also, K-State Research and Extension publication on Establishing and Maintaining Native Plants in Small Areas

Native Plant Guides

Establishing Native Grasses

Native Grass ID

Native grass seedling ID

Contact Us

Amy Keigher

amy.keigher@jocogov.org

913-715-7000