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Big Bluestem Grass - 1 Pot - American Beauties Native Plant
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Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 4 - 6 FeetMature Spread 4 - 6 FeetGrowing Zones 3 - 8When planning a landscape, its easy to overlook ornamental grasses like Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii). But home gardeners should look again. This ornamental grass from American Beauties Native Plants grow…
Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 4 - 6 FeetMature Spread 4 - 6 FeetGrowing Zones 3 - 8When planning a landscape, its easy to overlook ornamental grasses like Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii). But home gardeners should look again. This ornamental grass from American Beauties Native Plants grows quickly and fills the garden with interest all year round. In summer, the bluish-green blades rise to nearly 6 feet high, so this grass can act as a screen or border, or just look cool in front of a wall or fence. Of course, since it has strong roots, its also an excellent plant for controlling erosion, especially on rocky slopes. Plant en masse for the full effect in fall and winter, when the seed heads dry to a reddish shade. Cut some for indoor dried arrangements. The easy-care grass is drought tolerant, attracts birds and butterflies and turns deer off. Its about as good as it gets.Big Bluestem Grass CarePlant Big Bluestem grass in full sun for optimal growth and color. Dont worry too much about soil or watering. It can handle poor and dry soil, as long as water drains and does not pool. Despite that, it will grow fast, so be sure to consider its mature, upright height when selecting a spot. Once established, your grass gets by with little water.When the pretty seed heads appear in fall, leave them for birds and winter color. In late winter, mow or shear the clump of stems to nearly ground level. Avoid cutting it while in its summer growth phase. There is no need to fertilize the grass.Big Bluestem Grass SpacingFor mass plantings and borders, space your Big Bluestem grass about 2 to 3 feet apart, depending on the effect you want. Each clump needs some room for its seed heads to sway in the breeze.Big Bluestem Grass InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8Plant Type: Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 4 - 6 FeetMature Spread: 2 - 3 FeetSpacing: 2 - 3 FeetHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): Orange, RedFlower Description: Bloom Period: Foliage Type: HerbaceousFoliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest, 4 Season InterestWatering: AverageResists: DeerTolerates: DroughtAttracts: Birds, ButterfliesContainer Role: Uses: Borders, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife GardensFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low MaintenanceBrand: American Beauties Native PlantsCommon Name: Big Bluestem GrassOther Name(s): Scientific Name: ANDROPOGON GERARDII | All Plants > Specimen Plants American Beauties Native Plants 1013191-pc
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Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 4 - 6 FeetMature Spread 4 - 6 FeetGrowing Zones 3 - 8When planning a landscape, its easy to overlook ornamental grasses like Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii). But home gardeners should look again. This ornamental grass from American Beauties Native Plants grows quickly and fills the garden with interest all year round. In summer, the bluish-green blades rise to nearly 6 feet high, so this grass can act as a screen or border, or just look cool in front of a wall or fence. Of course, since it has strong roots, its also an excellent plant for controlling erosion, especially on rocky slopes. Plant en masse for the full effect in fall and winter, when the seed heads dry to a reddish shade. Cut some for indoor dried arrangements. The easy-care grass is drought tolerant, attracts birds and butterflies and turns deer off. Its about as good as it gets.Big Bluestem Grass CarePlant Big Bluestem grass in full sun for optimal growth and color. Dont worry too much about soil or watering. It can handle poor and dry soil, as long as water drains and does not pool. Despite that, it will grow fast, so be sure to consider its mature, upright height when selecting a spot. Once established, your grass gets by with little water.When the pretty seed heads appear in fall, leave them for birds and winter color. In late winter, mow or shear the clump of stems to nearly ground level. Avoid cutting it while in its summer growth phase. There is no need to fertilize the grass.Big Bluestem Grass SpacingFor mass plantings and borders, space your Big Bluestem grass about 2 to 3 feet apart, depending on the effect you want. Each clump needs some room for its seed heads to sway in the breeze.Big Bluestem Grass InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8Plant Type: Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 4 - 6 FeetMature Spread: 2 - 3 FeetSpacing: 2 - 3 FeetHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): Orange, RedFlower Description: Bloom Period: Foliage Type: HerbaceousFoliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest, 4 Season InterestWatering: AverageResists: DeerTolerates: DroughtAttracts: Birds, ButterfliesContainer Role: Uses: Borders, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife GardensFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low MaintenanceBrand: American Beauties Native PlantsCommon Name: Big Bluestem GrassOther Name(s): Scientific Name: ANDROPOGON GERARDII | All Plants > Specimen Plants American Beauties Native Plants 1013191-pc
Specifications
| Plant Type | Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Height | 4 - 6 Feet |
| Spread | 2 - 3 Feet |
| Water Requirements | Average |
| Flower Color(s) | Orange, Red |
| Common Name | Big Bluestem Grass |
| Usda Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Resists | Deer |
| Uses | Borders, Mass Planting, Specimen Or Focal Point |
| Tolerates | Drought |
| Light Exposure | Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Foliage Type | Herbaceous |
| Brand | American Beauties Native Plants |
| Foliage Color(s) | Green |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Scientific Name | Andropogon Gerardii |
| Habit | Upright |
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