22479A Andropogon gerardii NGN A NP
22479A Andropogon gerardii NGN A NP
22479B Andropogon gerardii NGN B NP
22479C Andropogon gerardii NGN C NP

Andropogon gerardii

Big Bluestem

A clumping warm season grass native to this area; mainstay of the native Illinois prairie. Useful as a tall background in the cultivated garden, in mass plantings or for erosion control. Food and nesting source for small mammals and birds. Foliage 4′-6′ high.

  • Height: 6' – 8'
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: September, October
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Salt Tolerant

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies

  • Plant Habit

    • Upright

  • Light Conditions

    • Sun

  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesic Prairie
    • Savanna

  • Flower Color

    • Blue

  • Flower Hue

    • Medium

  • Flower Type

    • Spike

  • Flower Height

    • 6' to 8'

  • Foliage Color

    • Green

  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium

  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 4"

  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained

  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March

  • Growth Rate

    • Average

  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg

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