Dichanthelium oligosanthes
Heller's Rosette Grass is a native cool-season bunchgrass that forms compact, evergreen leaf rosettes in winter and erect flowering stems in spring. Thriving in oak-juniper savannas and limestone glades, it plays a key role in seasonal forage dynamics, supplying green winter grazing for native herbivores and producing nutrient-dense grain heads eaten by mourning doves, wild turkeys, and sparrows.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Low
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
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