Big Bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

Plant Category: grass

Light Conditions:

Sun

Soil Conditions:

Well Drained

Chinook Exposure:

Moderate to Fully Exposed

Size:

4-6' Tall

Bloom Period:

June - August

Bloom Colour:

Pinkish to Gold

Growth Habit:

Fast

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $4.25

Seeds Per Package: 50

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Big Bluestem has a big presence on the landscape. Going from green, to bluish green to fire red as the season progresses, this tall ornamental grass adds character to any garden.

Found in Nature: Open prairie grasslands

Distribution: Throughout North America

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.