Bouteloua curtipendula (Side Oats Grama) Ephemeral Although its name Lythrum alatum

Although its name Lythrum alatum (Winged Loosestrife) may sound as if it is related to the invasive purple loosestrife

Choose you spot well and you will have a lifetime of orange bliss

it also performs exquisitely as a classic native woodland garden plant

25% Chewings Fescue

Photo 1: By Fredlyfish4 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4

Bouteloua curtipendula (Side Oats Grama) Ephemeral Although its name Lythrum alatumBouteloua curtipendula (Side Oats Grama) is one of the best native grasses for native landscaping because of its fine short stature leaves and unique orange flowers (yes I said flowers, very unique color for a grass : ) The seed heads hang to the side looking like feed oats giving this grass its name, side oats. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Mesic Dry Height 2' Flower Color green orange Flower Time August September Frequently Asked