Broomsedge Bluestem Andropogon virginicus Poaceae

This attractive clump-forming grass produces tawny bronze seed heads with white silky hairs attached to the seeds in late summer, leaf blades up to 1' long are attached to branching stems, plants turn a rich gold in late fall & winter, tolerant of poor soil (even clay!) & drought, salt tolerant, seeds in easily, good bird nesting cover, birds eat the seeds, food plant for the Cobweb Skipper (Hesperia metea) & Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon) Butterfly caterpillar.

18"-5’ tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-8b
Perennial
Deer resistant
Other names: Bushy Beardgrass, Virginia Beardgrass

Native Range: MA & ON to s. IL, MO, KA, FL & TX

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