Big bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

Bloom time: July - September

Height: 7ft

Sun exposure: Full/Partial

Soil Moisture: Medium Wet - Medium Dry

Deer resistant: Yes

Other Common Names: Turkey foot, Roundhead Bluestem, Prairie Grass

Fun facts:

This is the dominant grass of the native tallgrass prairies of North America.

A desirable forage species for cows and bison, ranchers often refer to it as an “ice-cream” plant.

 

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