Andropogon gerardi

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

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

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 tolerant of a wide range of soils and moistures. Depending on soil and moisture conditions, it grows to a height of 3 – 10 ft. The stem base turns to a blue-purple as it matures. The seed heads have three spike-like projections, resulting in another common name for Big Bluestem "turkey foot." The roots are deep, and the plants send out strong, tough rhizomes, so it forms very strong sod.~~~ Big Bluestem is tolerant of a wide range of soils and moistures. Depending on soil and moisture conditions, it grows to a height of 3 – 10 ft. The stem base turns to a blue-purple as it matu