Andropogon gerardi

Perennial 6-7 feet tall Full Sun to Part Shade Blooms June- September Dry to Medium Site Approx. 140 seeds per pack Zones 3-9   Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is a well-known prairie staple that plays an extremely important role in native prairie ecosystems. This grass actively grows during the summer when soil temperatures are warm. This is a big grass variety, often growing over six feet tall in most situations.  It can be used as a landscape accent, but it can be aggressive and is not recommended for small spaces.  Its beautiful fall colours display in the range of gold and pink. Bi

Big Bluestem is a warm season grass; it actively grows during the summer when soil temperatures are warm.  It is a big plant, getting over six feet tall in most situations.  In a landscape it can be used as an accent, but it can be aggressive so is not recommended for small spaces.  It has great fall color in the range of gold and pink.  Big Bluestem is the host to many insects, including Northern Pearly-eye, Common-Wood Nymph, Ottoe Skipper, Cobweb Skipper, Dusted Skipper, Delaware Skipper, Arogos Skipper, and Indian Skipper. This well-known prairie staple plays an extremely important role in

Description · Read The Land · Planting Tips · When the early European explorers marveled at the ocean of grasses that came up to their horses' flanks, they were talking about a landscape richly endowed with colonies of this magnificent grass. Big Bluestem grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet, and its' roots may reach a depth of up to 12 feet. Grazing animals will almost always choose this grass in preference to others; and as a result of farming and careless range management practices, it has all but disappeared from most of its original habitat. · Natives Are FriendlyEarly settlers crossing the p

Andropogon gerardi Big Bluestem is a native, warm season perennial, tall grass. It spreads by underground stems and rhizomes. Big Bluestem's dense root system saturates the top 2 feet of soil and may reach depths of up to 12 feet. The most productive sights for Big Bluestem have been found on the medium to tight soil in the Great Plains and Midwest. Growth in Big Bluestem begins in April, growing 3 to 8 feet tall and grows to late October.Seeding Rates:5 pounds/acre1 lb covers: 8,712 sq ft

Big bluestem is a warm-season perennial bunch grass native to North America. It grows 36 to 72 inches and changes color throughout the year from blue-green during growing season to golden tan at maturity. Big bluestem requires full sun and does best in moist, well-drained sandy and clay loam soils. It does well in low fertility soils. Big bluestem seed heads resemble a turkey foot with a three section branching structure. It is considered a highly desirable tall grass and is commonly referred to as one of the big four prairie grasses along with little bluestem, switchgrass, and Indiangrass. Bi