A warm season, perennial bunchgrass with blue-green stems. Once established, has excellent drought tolerance and is easy to maintain. Seed, nesting and shelter for wildlife especially for ground nesters and birds of prey.
Big Bluestem
Andropogon gerardii
Duration
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Available
No
Sizes Available
Height
2-5 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Bloom Season
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall
Flower Colors
Purple
Sun Tolerance
Soil Tolerance
Average
Clay
Sandy
Dry
Moist
Well drained
Features
Butterfly friendly
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Bird friendly
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Salt Tolerant
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Deer resistant
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Winter interest
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