Andropogon gerardii | Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot, Beardgrass | Grass
Andropogon gerardii belongs to the plant family POACE and Genus Andropogon This Grass prefers Dry soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Various
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Andropogon gerardii does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
If you're looking for a plant well known for its display of Autumn foliage then consider Andropogon gerardii for its Fall leaf properties
Andropogon gerardii big bluestem,turkeyfoot,beardgrass is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Andropogon gerardii has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Beardgrass (also known as big bluestem and turkeyfoot) can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50 Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is sandy. It needs soil that is dry. This is an ornamental grass appropriate for gardens.
Andropogon gerardii will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 3 and10 years.
Andropogon gerardii is a perennial. Flowers: Beardgrass (locally known in some parts as big bluestem and turkeyfoot) has clustered flowers. The flowers are most often a purple color.
Andropogon gerardii | Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot, Beardgrass is classed as a flowering plant specimen. The flower's principle colouring is purple. If the flower has other colours these flower accent colors would be described as … . Secondary color or not the flower is described as: clustered flowers
"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.
Andropogon glomeratus | Bushy Bluestem | Grass
Andropogon hallii | Sand Bluestem | Grass
Andropogon virginicus | Broomsedge. Originated in Eastern US | Various
"Xeriscape Gardening: Water Conservation for the American Landscape", Connie Lockhart Ellefson, Thomas L. Stephens, and Douglas Welsh, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, 1992.