
Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)
Perennial grass
Blooms: Aug - Oct
Height: 4-7 feet
Light: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist but high drought tolerance
Water Use: Low , Medium
Hardiness Zone: 3-8 (click here to find your plant hardiness zone)
Big Bluestem Attracts: Birds , Butterflies, and provides nesting materials/structure for native bees
And is a host plant for: Delaware Skipper and Dusted Skipper butterflies.