Green Needlegrass

Nassella viridula, native

• Found in open meadows, foothills grasslands and parkland areas
• In the Prairies, found where topsoil is deeper and richer, on heavy clays or sometimes on sandy soil with a high water table
• Good soil stabilizer (2-3m of roots)
• Moderately resistant to grazing
• Excellent seedling vigour
• Tall, slender bunchgrassCool season perennial that starts growth in late April