| Big Bluestem | |
| Bluestem Grass |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Uses: | Groundcover Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned: 9P9P92,4 |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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