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Outsidepride 1 lb. Perennial Andropogon Big Bluestem Warm Season Native Prairie Grass Seed
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Description
Big Bluestem Native Prairie Grass is a warm season grass that grows as a perennial in USDA Zones: 4 - 9 and tolerates full sun to partial shade. Andropogon gerardii has a reddish-copper color in the fall and a blue-green color in the summer along with purple flower spikes. This ornamental grass reaches 4 - 7 feet tall and is often used in pots or flower beds but also makes a great plant for erosion control. Sow these heirloom seeds in germination trays or broadcast over the desired planting area and keep moist until germination occurs. Sow 1 pound per 1,000 SF to begin growing this beautiful native grass. Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) - Big Bluestem grass seeds can produce a versatile and attractive grass. It is a native grass and is a warm season perennial grass which has an attractive reddish-copper color in fall and can help create a beautiful landscape. In fact, some use it specifically as an ornamental grass. It blooms from June through September. In late summer, purplish flower spikes form. Big Bluestem is the most prevalent and widely distributed of all prairie grasses which can grow 4 to 7 feet tall.
Specifications
| Brand | Outsidepride |
| Climate | Summer |
| Color | Green |
| Drought Tolerance | Very tolerant |
| Foliage | Yellow in fall |
| Height | 3 to 5 feet |
| Origin | North America |
| Plant height | 3 to 5 feet |
| Purpose | Ornamental grass |
| Seed Quantity | 5 LBS |
| Soil Requirements | Average to wet soils |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil |
| Species | Switchgrass |
| Spread | Spreading and open panicle |
| Type of Grass Seed | Perennial grass seed |
| Type of seed | Grass seed |
| Type of seeds | Grass seeds |
| Uses | Native tall-grass prairie, fresh and dried arrangements |
| Water Requirements | 30 inches of rainfall a year or irrigated |
| Expected Blooming Period | Summer |
| Special Feature | Seeds |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Product Care Instructions | Keep Moist |
| Package Dimensions | 12.99 X 10 X 1.73 Inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Usda Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Indoor/outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Plant Or Animal Product Type | Grass Seed |
| Expected Planting Period | Fall |