Bushy Bluestem (Andropogon glomeratus)
Bushy Bluestem is a 3-6’ native perennial warm season clump grass. A summer growing plant that has a preference for full sun to part shade sites and moist soils. it will not tolerate dry sites. It is a food and cover plant for a variety of wildlife and is used in restoration and conservation plantings.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Bushy Bluestem (Andropogon glomeratus) |
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Bloom Season | Warm Season |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FACW |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 5.0/6.5 |
Average height | 5-6ft |
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RNS Region | 2;3;5;8 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 205000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 12812 |
Seeds Per Packet | 750 |
Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Deer Resistant;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food; |