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Please note: Our Plant Encyclopedia is for reference only and does not reflect current inventory or availability.
Big Bluestem
Andropogon gerardii
This tall, Iowa-native grass has excellent ornamental features that in an attractive plume and good fall color.
| Light Requirement: | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 2 |
| Height: | 6 to 8 |
| Spread: | 2 to 3 |
| Flower: | Wispy. Red to purple. Late summer. |
| Foliage: | Bluish-gray to green. |
| Form: | Upright. |
