Big Bluestem
Grass

Big Bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

The signature grass of the tallgrass prairie, turning copper-bronze in fall with distinctive turkey-foot seed heads.

Bloom Season
Aug - Oct
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
4-6' tall
USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Colors
Blue
Green
Red
Traits
♣ Native Species✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest✿ Pollinator Friendly
Soil
Poor SoilLoamClay
Pairs Well With
Coneflower
Perennial
Black-Eyed Susan
Perennial
Liatris
Perennial
Little Bluestem
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