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Short and mixed prairie grasses not nearly as aggressive as tallgrass species

July 23, 2023 | By Chris Enroth, University of Illinois Extension

MACOMB, Ill. — In Illinois, our historic grasses have been tallgrass prairie species. These include big bluestem, yellow Indian grass, and switch grass. It would make sense that a person wishing to include native prairie grasses in their landscape would opt for the tallgrass species. Yet, if you ask me, I would steer most folks…