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Andropogon gerardi - Wikipedia
June 10, 2025 - Andropogon gerardi, commonly known as big bluestem, is a species of tall grass native to much of the Great Plains and grassland regions of central and eastern North America. It is also known as tall bluestem, bluejoint, and turkeyfoot. Andropogon gerardi was formally named in 1792 by Fulgenzio ...
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin
Big Bluestem is the star component of the "Big Four" native grass species that characterize the tallgrass prairies of central North America (the other three are Indiangrass [Sorghastrum nutans], Switchgrass [Panicum virgatum], and Little Bluestem [Schizachyrium scoparium]).
What is the seeding rate for a solid stand of (single species) Big Bluestem?
The seeding rate for Big Bluestem for a solid stand (of a single species) is:
• 1/4 lb. per 1000 sq. ft., or
• 10 lb. per acre. When seeding two or more grasses together, divide the seeding rate for each species by the number of species to be planted...
• 1/4 lb. per 1000 sq. ft., or
• 10 lb. per acre. When seeding two or more grasses together, divide the seeding rate for each species by the number of species to be planted...
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Big Bluestem - Andropogon gerardii | Prairie Nursery
I purchased big bluestem grass here in 2020 and still have 1/8 lb. Do the seeds still have some viability?
The long-term viability of prairie grass seed depends upon the storage conditions. The temperature and moisture/humidity of the storage conditions are very important in maintaining viability across seasons. With warm season grasses, if the seed storage has...
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Big Bluestem - Andropogon gerardii | Prairie Nursery
Does Big Bluestem spread aggressively? I wanted to use it to create a border, but i don't want it taking over.
Big Bluestem is a good plant choice for a border/screen. As with all native grasses, it does self-seed readily when well sited. If you are trying to maintain a neat border of single-spaced plants, you'll probably need to remove seedlings once a year. Also...
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Big Bluestem - Andropogon gerardii | Prairie Nursery
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USDA
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Big Bluestem
Big bluestem is a warm-season grass native to the eastern two thirds of the United States. It is found from the mid-western short grass prairies to the coastal plain, where it naturally serves as fuel for periodic fire. This species is large and robust as bluestems go, with mature plants commonly ...
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BIG BLUESTEM
Andropogon gerardii, big bluestem, is a native, perennial, warm season grass that occurs from the · short grass prairie region to the Atlantic Ocean. It is · tufted, forms sod, and has short, scaly rhizomes. Big · bluestem is tall, reaching a height of 6 to 8 feet on ·
Prairie Nursery
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Big Bluestem - Andropogon gerardii | Prairie Nursery
February 8, 2021 - A native of the Midwestern tallgrass prairie, Big Bluestem is warm season grass with ornamental quailites fit for the garden and landscape. The remarkable foliage changes color from green to blue-green in summer, to a deep red-bronze in the fall …
Native Plant Trust
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Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem): Go Botany
Big bluestem is a major component of central North America's tallgrass prairies. Cows love to eat it, but it cannot tolerate overgrazing. Native americans used big bluestem in a variety of ways, including as a medicine and building material.
Western Native Seed
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BIG BLUESTEM
release: Bison big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii).
North Carolina Extension Gardener
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Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem, Bluestem, Broomsedge, Turkey Foot) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Big bluestem is a warm-season perennial bunch grass in the Poaceae (grass) family native to central and north America and is one of America's prairie grasses.
McKay Nursery
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Big Bluestem Native Ornamental Grass
Big Bluestem Grass is a warm season, upright clump-forming, native grass that has silvery-blue foliage. In fall, it turns orange to bronze in color. Purple "turkey foot" seed heads emerge in August and add interest as foliage sways in the breeze.
Native American Seed
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Big Bluestem | Native American Seed
BIG BLUESTEM
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
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Missouri Department of Conservation
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Big Bluestem | Missouri Department of Conservation
Every Missourian should know big bluestem. It is the most famous of our native prairie grasses. The seed head of this tall grass branches into three parts, resembling a turkey’s foot.
Ontario Native Plants
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The Spruce
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Big Bluestem Is a Native Grass That Grows in Tough Conditions
August 28, 2023 - All hail the king of native grasses—the big bluestem! Native to prairies across North America, big bluestem is used extensively in landscaping, agriculture, and landscape conservation efforts.
Grow Native!
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Big Bluestem - Grow Native!
May 14, 2025 - Use as a hedge or screen or plant in a prairie. Can be used at the back of a native plant garden.
Swallowtailnativeplants
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Andropogon gerardii Big bluestem – Swallowtail Native Plants
Andropogon gerardii · Big bluestem
Origin
Durham region and Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Harvest
seed production beds
Seeds per packet
200
Light
full sun, part shade
Moisture
Dry to Medium
Height
1 to 2 m
Flowering
August - October
Germination code
A
Other common names
Tall bluestem, Turkeyfoot
Price $6.00
Pinelands Nursery
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Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) Seed - Native Plants
Andropogon gerardii, commonly known as Big Bluestem, is a tall, warm-season perennial grass native to the prairies of North America. Often referred to as the “King of the Prairie,” it can grow up to 8 feet tall and features blue-green stems ...
Colorado Native Plant Society
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Big and Little Bluestems Not So Blue in Fall - Colorado Native Plant Society
October 30, 2024 - You can’t miss the brilliant shine of the seed heads of two Colorado native grasses: Big bluestem and Little bluestem.
Native Plant Trust
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big bluestem Andropogon gerardii from New England Wild Flower Society
This tall, hardy warm-season bunchgrass yields silver tufts of seeds in the later summer, which contrast wonderfully with its golden fall foliage. Perfect for winter interest, big bluestem also serves as host to at least eleven native butterflies and moths.
Roundstone Native Seed Company
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Big Bluestem - Roundstone Native Seed Company
Big Bluestem
It is one of the dominant grasses of the Tall Grass Prairies, and is also frequent in native grasslands in all of the states east of the Mississippi. Big Bluestem grows best in medium to moist soils and in full sun.
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Native American Seed
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Big Bluestem Roots | Native American Seed
BIG BLUESTEM ROOTS
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. · Tips on Planting Live Roots: Plant roots as soon
Price US$34.00