Andropogon glomeratus (Bushy Bluestem)

An impressive ornamental grass for moist soils, Andropogon glomeratus (Bushy Bluestem) is a clump-forming, warm-season grass forming a sturdy and upright tuft of tall, flattened leaf blades. Emerging blue-green in spring, the foliage turns rich coppery-orange in the fall. Elegant tall flowering stems rise above the foliage in late summer to early fall, bearing densely clustered, clublike, silvery pink to white panicles. Reminiscent of cotton candy, the feathery racemes are striking when they catch the sunlight. Native to the eastern and southern United States, Bushy Bluestem occurs naturally in swamps, wet savannas, pine Flatwoods, bogs, fens, depression ponds, interdune swales and ponds, and wet disturbed sites. Perfect for providing height and color to wetland gardens, Bushy Bluestem requires very little care, is virtually disease and pest free, and provides good cover for small animals as well as winter food for birds. The seed plumes are lovely in cut or dried flower arrangements.

• Grows in a dense clump up to 3-6 ft. tall (90-180 cm) and 2-3 ft. across (60-90 cm). Can aggressively self-seed where happy.
• Performs best in full sun in medium to wet soils. Tolerates light shade.
• Excellent choice for moist landscapes, this architectural grass is perfect for prairie plantings, rain gardens, bog gardens or near streams and ponds.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Deer resistant.
• Cut back in late winter to early spring to allow new growth to emerge.
• Propagate by seed, root division.
• Native to the eastern and southern United States.