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Also known as Large-spike Bristlegrass, this perennial bunchgrass grows to 3 by 2 feet in size. It grows in full sun and dry soils, including sandy soils, and is drought tolerant. When its flower clusters bloom they can appear green, red, yellow, or brown. The seeds of this plant are an important food source for game birds.
May Attract
Large Spike Bristlegrass is thought to attract these families of birds
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