Preferred habitat:
prairies + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: dormant in winter + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 1/2 to 2 pounds of pure live
seed per 1,000 square feet, or 2 feet apart for garden accent + + + + Wildlife value: important forage
grass, butterfly larval food plant, wood nymph larvae eat it
With their wallowing and grazing, bison provide natural disturbances to the landscape that spread native
seeds, aerate the soil, and help maintain the natural balance of
prairie grasses and flowers.