Longspike Tridens (Tridens strictus) - Local

Longspike Tridens is a hardy perennial with spiked inflorescences, which can add texture to your garden. It can withstand most soils, including salty and infertile soils. Reaching up to 3 to 4 feet, it grows in typically grows in mesic to wet pine and oak savannas, although it can withstand drier sites. Like all native bunching grasses, this species creates habitat for quail, bumblebees, and many skipper butterflies. Its deep root system makes it valuable for soil health and erosion control.