Big Blue Stem (Andropogon gerardi) is the starring feature of a midwest Prairie. Reaching up to ten feet tall, they cover the Prairie lands during the summer and autumn months. Roots of Prairie grasses are as deep as the grasses are tall. This assures their resilience and survival from Prairie fires. Here, one has begun to go to seed. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergIndiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) is another native Prairie grass. It “only” reaches seven feet in height. These images were part of my documentation of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s prairie restoration project. Read more about this grass here. Copyright 2025 Pamela Breitberg
