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Andropogon gerardii (Blue Stem)

Andropogon gerardii (Blue Stem)

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Full Sun Full Sun Drought Resistant Drought Resistant Native Native Low Maintenance Low Maintenance
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Size
Zone 3Bloom August to OctoberHeight 200 cm (79 in)Spread 90 cm (35 in)

Tall, blue-green and native, this big bluestem turns copper, orange and reddish-bronze in the fall after its purplish-bronze flower heads have emerged. It will grow in a wide range of soils and tolerates drought. A tall, upright grass for full sun, blooming from August to October.

Plant Details

  • Hardiness Zone: 3
  • Bloom Time: August to October
  • Height: 200 cm (79 in)
  • Spread: 90 cm (35 in)
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Features: Native, Low Maintenance, Drought Resistant
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