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Big Bluestem
Andropogon gerardi
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Columnar upright clumps of green to blue-green leaves in summer. Foliage
turns rich orange and copper-red in fall. Flower heads resembling upside down
turkey claws appear in late August. They open red and turn darker with age.
If left up, the foliage adds interest to the winter landscape and provides
cover for wildlife.
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Growing Conditions
Grow in full sun in moist or dry soil. Shade will
cause the foliage to become lax.
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Benefits
Use as a hedge or screen or plant in a prairie.
Can be used at the back of a native plant garden.
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Height
5-9 Feet
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Spread
2-3 Feet
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Fall Color
Bronze, Red
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Bloom Period
August, September, October
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