Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to North America • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 4-8 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late summer to fall • Colors: Blue-green to purple-red • Flower Type: Turkey-foot seedheads • Bloom Period: August-October
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Adaptable, clay tolerant • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Winter food and shelter • Native Bees: Nesting material • Butterflies: Larval host • Beneficial Insects: Year-round habitat
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back to 6 inches • Summer: No additional care needed • Fall: Leave for winter interest • Winter: Important wildlife shelter
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Indian Grass
Blazing Star
Compass Plant
Prairie Coneflower
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Dramatic height • Fall color display • Native prairie grass • Erosion control • Winter structure
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: All plants are grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery (15550 Hwy 72). Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Perfect for prairie gardens, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. Plant in spring for best establishment.