Big Bluestem Grass oos-channel-removed the new growth forms adorable

the new growth forms adorable blossom-like puffballs at the tips of the branches in the spring

as long as there is good drainage

In stark contrast to this delicate-looking plant's appeal is the extreme cold-hardiness and heat tolerance of these herbaceous perennials throughout USDA growing zones 3 through 9

these are fantastic Native trees for the cold Northern winters

With its long blooming season and compact

Big Bluestem Grass oos-channel-removed the new growth forms adorableTallgrass prairie used to cover vast swaths of the Midwest, where the sky was big and the buffalo roamed. Those prairies don't exist like they used to, but when they did Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii) was the king! It was the dominant Grass that grew there, providing breathtaking seasonal color change and food and protection for wildlife. Also known as Turkey Foot Grass because of the forked seed heads that resemble their nickname, Bluestem