a "tall grass prairie" has plants and grasses that typically grow three to seven feet (one to two meters) high, with occasional plants growing higher. this type of prairie grows in areas with a good amount of rain. illinois (the "prairie state"), indiana and iowa are good examples of where a tall grass prairie would be. this type of habitat usually has rich soil and is very good for farming. much of the original prairie has been changed into crops or lost to brush and trees.