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Andropogon gerardii
Big Bluestem
An upright grass with flattened leaves emerge gray to blue green in spring, mature to green with red tinges in summer and turn reddish bronze with lavender tones in fall after frost.
- Native grass used for naturalizing or accent
- Dense, arching clump
- Vibrant fall color, continues into winter
- Colorful seed heads
- Category: Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 5-7 ft
- Spread: 24-40 in
- Bloom Color: Red
- Foliage Color: Blue-Green
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Attributes
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |