Green Needlegrass Seeds (Nassella viridula) Drought-tolerant native bunchgrass with slender green needles. Ideal for prairie restoration, erosion control, and wildlife habitat

Minimum: 150+ Seeds

Drought-Hardy. Wildlife-Friendly. Deep-Rooted Native.

Reclaim native beauty with Green Needlegrass, a tough, cool-season perennial bunchgrass native to the Great Plains and western U.S. This long-lived species features slender green leaves and delicate seed awns that sway in the wind—adding graceful motion to wild landscapes.

With its deep roots and drought resistance, Green Needlegrass excels in prairie restoration, erosion control, pasture improvement, and wildlife habitat projects. It supports native pollinators, birds, and grazers, and remains one of the few native grasses that can germinate in fall or spring.

🌿 Why Grow Green Needlegrass?

• 🌵 Drought-Tolerant – Thrives in dryland and low-water conditions

• 🌾 Restoration-Ready – Native to prairies, hillsides, and range soils

• 🦌 Wildlife Value – Offers cover and forage for birds and grazing animals

• 🧱 Soil Stabilizer – Anchors topsoil with strong, fibrous roots

• 🌱 Cool-Season Grower – Germinates in spring or fall for flexibility

• 🪴 Low-Maintenance – No fertilizers needed once established

🌎 Best Uses:

• Native prairie and grassland restoration

• CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) and reclamation mixes

• Drought-tolerant landscaping and naturalized meadows

• Pasture improvement and erosion-prone slopes

• Pollinator and wildlife corridors

• Fire-wise defensible space plantings

📊 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Nassella viridula (formerly Stipa viridula)

• Type: Cool-season perennial bunchgrass

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained to moderately heavy soils; tolerates dry or alkaline soils

• Seeding Rate: 6–8 lbs/acre (broadcast); 3–5 lbs/acre (drilled)

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Height: 18–36 inches

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Zones: USDA 3–9

• Companions: Little bluestem, purple prairie clover, yarrow, coreopsis

🧠 Pro Tips:

• For best results, cold-stratify seeds before spring planting

• Combine with native wildflowers and grasses for diverse cover

• Avoid overgrazing in early spring—allow root systems to fully develop

• Excellent for transitional zones between dry uplands and wetter lowlands

🌾 Restore What Belongs

With its whispering green blades and deep native roots, Green Needlegrass is more than a prairie plant—it’s a soil healer, habitat builder, and heritage keeper. Whether you're sowing a pasture, protecting a slope, or bringing the prairie back to life, this resilient native grass stands tall season after season.