Big Bluestem - Andropogon gerardii

Common Name: Big Bluestem Botanical Name: Andropogon gerardii Category: Grasses Flower Color: Red, Green Bloom Time: Summer Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Dry, Average/Adaptable Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun Foliage: Orange/Yellow Fall Color Height: 4-6 feet Wildlife: Birds, Mammals
Description: Very important to prairies, this grass grows in a diverse set of conditions. It can become 5 to 8 feet tall in a sunny location. In late August, the seed heads produced resemble turkey feet and provide a food source for many species. After the first frost, the stems turn a beautiful bronze.
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