Habitat: wet meadows, transition areas; poor soils
Wildlife value: This plant is a larval host for butterflies, including Common Wood-Nymph (Cercyonis pegala) larvae and various Skipper larvae. Adult Common Wood-Nymph butterflies feed on rotting fruit and flower nectar. Small birds utilize the seed in winter when other food supplies are limited. Broomsedge bluestem provides cover for ground nesting birds such as quail and turkeys.
Notes: grows in tufts; reddish-tan fall color; reddish-brown flowers
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
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