General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Other: Aggressive when established
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Erosion control
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Wind
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 26,284
Parentage: Indian Warrior x unknown

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Common names
  • Big Bluestem
  • Bluestem Grass

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Date: 2016-08-24
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.

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