Andropogon gerardi
Big Bluestem
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Upright clumps of green to blue-green leaves turn rich orange and copper-red in fall. Reddish flower heads bloom in August. If left up, the foliage adds interest to the winter landscape and provides food and cover for wildlife.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Can be used in the garden as an ornamental grass or in prairies and other large scale projects.
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Good Companions
Western Sunflower
(Helianthus occidentalis),
Prairie Blazing Star
(Liatris pycnostachya),
Compass Plant
(Silphium laciniatum),
Indian Grass
(Sorghastrum nutans),
Showy Goldenrod
(Solidago speciosa)
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Characteristics & Attributes
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