Andropogon gerardii Big Bluestem

- Item #: GP3
Botanic Name (s): Andropogon gerardii
Common Name(s): Big Bluestem
Mature height :2-6.5'
Mature spread:2-3ft
Flower Color/ Bloom Time : June-Sept
Fall Color:Blue / Reddish purple
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Part Sun
Soil moisture: Dry Average Moist Wet
Soil Ph:6-7.5
Soil Type: Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay
Sandy soil, coarse texture
Native Habitat: Dry to wet open woods, praries, swales, shores, dry open areas
Notes: Clumping form, attractive winter ineterest
Erosion Control Four Season Interest
Average Wildlife Value: Songbirds Small Mammals
FAC- Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands
Native To Mountain Regions
Native to Piedmont Regions
Native Grass