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The king of prairie grasses, a towering and dramatic grass that can reach 6-8 feet tall. Named for its blue-green stems and the distinctive three-parted seedheads that look like a turkey's foot. Turns deep bronze, copper, and burgundy in fall. For large spaces where you want height and drama.

Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)

$10.00Price
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    • Light: Full sun
    • Soil Moisture: Dry to moist - very adaptable
    • Soil Type: Adaptable; tolerates clay and poor soils
    • Height: 5 - 8 ft
    • Spread: 2 - 3 ft
    • Bloom Time: August - September

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