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Grasslands- Cool Season Grasses

Cool season grasses are typically turf and pasture grasses which grow best during the cool moist months of the year (Spring, early Summer, and early Fall). Common species include Kentucky, Timothy, Smooth Brome, etc. Cool season grasses are often used by ground nesting wildlife for cover and can be used as food for many herbivorous species. Productive wildlife habitats may contain an arrangement of both cool and warm season grass to meet habitat requirements for a broader array of wildlife species. This section will assist you in selecting cool season grass species and mixtures that are right for your property.

• Planting mixtures (72 kb)
• Sources for seeds and plants native to Indiana (41 kb)