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Andropogon gerardii (Big bluestem) | Native Plants of ...
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]).
Prairie Moon Nursery
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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
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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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Big Bluestem - Andropogon gerardii | Prairie Nursery
February 8, 2021 - A leading player in the Midwestern tallgrass prairie, Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is a warm season grass with ornamental quailites fit for the garden and landscape. The remarkable foliage changes color from green to blue-green in summer, ...
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Wikipedia
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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.
Native American Seed
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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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Penn State
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Add Grasses to Your Landscape with Big Bluestem and Little Bluestem
4 days ago - Big bluestem is a tall grass that can be showcased on its own or create a backdrop to highlight other showier, flowering plants, conceal unsightly objects in the landscape, or function as a privacy screen.
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.
Missouri Botanical Garden
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Andropogon gerardi - Plant Finder
Andropogon gerardii, commonly called big bluestem grass, is a tall, Missouri native, perennial, warm season grass that was the dominant grass of the tallgrass prairie which once covered large parts of the Midwest. It may be grown as an ornamental grass because of its attractive foliage which ...
Hamilton Native Outpost
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Big Bluestem | Hamilton Native Outpost
Big Bluestem or Andropogon gerardii is a long-lived, perennial, warm season grass. It also happens to be the state grass of Missouri! It produces many roots. Some reach over 12 feet deep!
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Twin City Seed Company
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Big Bluestem - Twin City Seed Company
June 26, 2025 - Andropogon gerardii Big Bluestem is a warm-season, perennial grass that can function for wildlife, conservation, and forage use. The blue stem and purple flowers make this grass a colorful, attractive addition to landscapes.
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 ...
Reddit
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r/NativePlantGardening on Reddit: How aggressive is big bluestem really?
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I am anticipating getting three big blue stem plants in my backyard pocket prairie. Just wondering yalls experience with how it self seeds. If I put three of them in a ~15x15 ft garden bed is it only going to be bbs in three years? Should I consider putting them somewhere else? Or maybe just put one in the pocket prairie? Thank you 🌾
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That should be fine in a 15x15 garden. Mine are 3 years old and haven’t spread too much. When talking about bb being aggressive, it’s mostly just aggressive against shorter grasses and shorter wildflowers. It never takes over to such an extent that it’s the only thing growing. In fact, in a local prairie I’m helping manage, we struggle to get native warm season grasses like big bluestem to take hold against the sea of Canada goldenrod.
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I planted 3 one gallon big bluestem, hoping they would spread out and basically merge into one 6x6 area, and they have very politely kept in their original spot. I’m going to plant more this year so I can have a bigger patch. I haven’t noticed any reseeding either, and they’ve been there for 3 years. They have spread slightly, but nothing like I was lead to believe. I always find plant aggressiveness statements to be untrue(at least in my gardens) nothing that was said to be aggressive has spread nearly as much as I hoped it would, and things that aren’t known to be so spready are everywhere(golden Alexander’s, for example)
MU Extension
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Big Bluestem, Indiangrass and Switchgrass | MU Extension
Big Bluestem, Indiangrass and Switchgrass have been reintroduced successfully across Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more.
Minnesota Wildflowers
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Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem): Minnesota Wildflowers
Big Bluestem is one of the iconic prairie grasses that once covered a large portion of Minnesota.
Missouri Department of Conservation
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Big Bluestem | Missouri Department of Conservation
Big bluestem is a native warm-season perennial tall grass that forms dense clumps. It has been called the prince of the tallgrass prairie. It grows from short, scaly rhizomes and roots that saturate the top 2 feet of soil and often extend 12 ...
OPN Seed
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Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem – OPN Seed
Big Bluestem is a native, perennial warm season grass that is a mainstay of prairie or meadow plantings. Grows between 3 to 7 feet tall and prefers full sun.
Johnston Seed Company
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KAW BIG BLUESTEM - Johnston Seed Company
July 6, 2022 - Big Bluestem is a native warm-season, rhizomatous, perennial bunchgrass. It is a tall grass with short scaly underground stems and a strong, deep root system. Big Bluestem begins growth in late April, and stalks 4 to 6 feet tall appear from ...
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.
The Spruce
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Big Bluestem Is a Native Grass That Grows in Tough Conditions
August 28, 2023 - Native to prairies across North America, big bluestem (Andropogon gerardi) is used in landscaping, agriculture, and landscape conservation.
Ontario Native Plants
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