Andropogon gerardii
Big Bluestem
- Warm season grass
- One of the major tall prairie grasses, found in dry or wet open woods, prairies, swales, shores and dry open areas
- Blue green foliage turns silvery blue in summer, and then red, orange and maroon in fall
- Flowers in July- September
- Seedhead branches into three parts, resembling a turkey foot
- Category: Grasses, Natives, MD Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 5-7 in
- Bloom Color: Green, Orange, Reddish Purple
- Foliage Color: Blue-green
Attributes
| • | can be planted under Black Walnut Trees |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Maryland Native Plant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Andropogon gerardii
This grass is a useful Accent or Mass Planting for Wildlife Gardens, Prairies or Meadows. Andropogon gerardii provides Erosion Control, Fall Color, Winter Interest, Interesting Blooms and Unique Seedheads. Plants are appropriate for Cottage Gardens, Low Maintenance Plantings, Water Wise Landscapes, Rain Gardens, Roadsides, Restoration Projects, Stormwater Management and Perennial Borders.