Big Bluestem - Mammoth (Andropogon gerardii)
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Big Bluestem - Mammoth (Andropogon gerardii) |
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Bloom Season | Warm Season |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Fine (Clay) |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FAC;FACU |
pH | Neutral |
pH Values | 6.0/7.5 |
Average height | 6+ ft |
USDA Zones | 4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b;9a;9b; |
RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
Planting rate/Acre | 8-12 |
Seeds Per Lb. | 144000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 9000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 600 |
Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Deer Resistant;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Wildlife Nesting;Quality Forage;Biomass; |