scratch grass

Muhlenbergia asperifolia

characteristics

Yellowish green foliage that grows close to the ground; seedhead is open branching with small airy spikelets bearing one or two tiny purple flowers. The panicles break off at maturity. This delicate little grass pops up almost anywhere.

1,500,000 seeds/pound; starts from seed, root

habitat

Ponds, streams and wet meadows.

uses

Seed source for songbirds, waterfowl and small mammals.