big blue stem
Andropogon gerardii

Hardiness: Zones 4 to 9
Plant type: Grass
Height: 4- 6'
Spread: 2- 3'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Bloom time: September to February
Bloom color: Purplish-red
Soil: Average, well-drained soils, tolerant of a wide range of soils

Notes: Good for prairie restorations, naturalizing an area for nesting birds and mammals, meadow gardens.

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