Poverty Grass
Danthonia spicata
Poaceae
Native distribution
Native to the Finger Lakes Region
Cultivation
Dry gravely well-drained soils or seasonally moist soils. Open fields, full sun. Often occurs in very dry or nutrient-poor sites, especially on hilltops.
Propagation
Collect in June store dry-scarify by rubbing with sand. Store cold-moist 90 days. Germination occurs at cool temperatures (50s).
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Coy Glen, Edwards Lake Cliffs Preserve, McLean Bogs, Ringwood Ponds, South Hill Swamp
Description
Attractive small grass with very curly basal leaves.
Status
L3|S5|G5