Andropogon ternarius

Silverbeard; Splitbeard Grass

In the fall, the blue green blades turn shades of copper, bronze, and purple. The shimmering seed heads are especially attractive.

Height 24 Inches

Spread 12-24 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 6

Good Companions Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum), Sky Blue Aster (Aster oolentangiensis (azureus)), Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida), Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardi)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation • FACU	Season of Interest • Mid (May-June) • Late (July-frost)	Soil Moisture • Average • Moderate
Sun Exposure • Full Sun	USFS MO Ecological Map • Mississippi Aluvial Basin • Ozark Highlands • Osage Plains	Wildlife Benefit • Cover