Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)

Type:
Herbaceous Perennial

Light needs:
Full sun

Water needs:
Medium - Dry

Height:
5 - 8’

Spacing:
2 - 3’

Bloom Time:
Fall

Ecological Benefits:
Host plant for Delaware Skipper and Dusted Skipper butterflies. Nesting site for more than 23 species of birds. Provides nesting structure for native bees.

Description:
Native to grasslands and prairies, Big Bluestem is a large, drought-tolerant grass that can add a pop of color in the fall or winter. It can work as a standalone ornamental grass and would also do great in a pocket prairie.