Andropogon gerardii

Big Bluestem, Andropogon Grass, Turkey Foot

Family: Poaceae Grass


Type Perennial, grass
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color n/a
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, screen, specimen, winter interest
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive