How to grow big bluestem
Andropogon gerardii
When to plant big bluestem
Big bluestem is a warm-season perennial prairie bunchgrass. Illinois Extension notes it makes most of its growth and flowers in the heat of summer, so plants and seed are best established in spring before that growth flush. Site it where it can be edged or mowed around so it does not crowd neighbors.
Big Bluestem is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.
Growing conditions
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Sun
- Full sun
Sources
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