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Andropogon gerardii
Big Bluestem
Handsome gray to blue-green stems in spring turning to green alternating with deep red in summer then to coppery red in fall. Three fingered seed heads top tall stems in August. Clump forming with excellent drought tolerance once established.
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Height:
6-7 ftSpread:
18-24 inHardiness Zone:
3 -9Big Bluestem Growing and Maintenance Tips
Andropogon is not a fussy grower. It will tolerate just about any soil or moisture level as long as full sun is provided. Lean to average soils are best, as too much fertility will cause the plants to be more open and weak in habit. It is very low maintenance and long lived once established.
Andropogon gerardii Characteristics
Attributes
- Specimen
- Cut Flower / or Foliage
- Dried Flower
- Drought Tolerant
- Mass Plant
- Border
Exposure
- Sun Tolerant
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Nature Attraction
- Butterflies
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Summer
Soil Moisture Needs
- Dry
- Average
- Moist