The following publications are available and include posters, extension articles, and blog posts, all developed to increase consumer awareness of the benefits of native grasses. Click on the thumbnail or underlined text to access the documents for download.
A publication in the Journal of Lepidoptera shows the associations of native grasses and specific Lepidoptera.
Published in December 2017 by Diane Narem and Mary H. Meyer
The following resources were developed for retailers to use as educational materials in stores. The poster and label were designed to assist the retailer in informing the public of the benefits of native grasses.
Benefits of Native Grasses: big bluestem
BIG BLUESTEM: Native grasses are beautiful additions to any home landscape. And the benefits are many--particularly for the popular prairie grass big bluestem. UMN Extension Professor and Horticulturist Mary Meyer explains why big bluestem is good for the soil, supports wildlife and how to use it in your garden or landscape. One of a 3-part series on the benefits of native grasses.