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Bushy Bluestem |
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Bluestem |
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Bluestem Grass |
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Brushy Bluestem |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 feet to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Other: Aggressive when established |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Erosion control Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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trying to identify this species in Lake Placid Florida by cyberpine | Dec 29, 2020 5:42 PM | 6 |
The Circle of Life: everything else by evermorelawnless | May 12, 2016 10:26 AM | 731 |
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