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Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance
- Root Rot - Moderate Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
Leaf Color Fall*
- Purple/Brilliant Purple
- Green
- Red/Brilliant Red
- Blue
Nature Assets*
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Birds
- Attracts Butterflies
Preferred Planting Season*
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Moist
- Salt Tolerant
- Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils)
- Well-Drained
- Average
- Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Drought Tolerant
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
Propagation Methods*
- Cuttings or Divisions
- Seed
Season of Interest*
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Year-Round
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Summer Flowering
- Winter
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
- Mass Planting
- Under Power Lines
- Border Plant
- Accent Plant
- Landscape Specimen
- Rock Gardens
- Erosion Control
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
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BIG BLUESTEM
Andropogon gerardii
Buy Big Bluestem Grass online. A clump forming selection with large blue-green foliage rising 4-8 feet tall. A drought tolerant plant, it thrives in sunny, dry locations. Seed heads emerge in summer, resembling a turkey's foot. Maroon fall color. Attracts birds and butterflies.
Mature Height:
4-8 Feet
Mature Spread:
4-8 Feet
Family: Poaceae
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Common Name: Bluestem Grass
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
Eco gallon Potted
SKU: 12715
(2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters)
(65 units available now - R)
Standard Package
Unbranded
$37.00
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