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Acorus calamus - Sweet Flag
Andropogon ternarius - Split-Beard Broomsedge
Andropogon gerardii – Big Bluestem
Native/Non-native – Native
Hardiness Zone – 3-8
Sun – Full sun
Moisture – Most to dry
Size – 5'-7' height x 2'-3' spread
Comments
* Drought tolerant
Category: Grasses/Sedges
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Common Name: big blue stem
Type: Ornamental grass
Family: Poaceae
Native Range: Canada to Mexico
Zone: 4 to 9
Height: 4.00 to 6.00 feet
Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet
Bloom Time: September to February
Bloom Description: Purplish-red
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Naturalize
Flower: Insignificant, Good Dried
Leaf: Good Fall
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Erosion, Dry Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution
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