Known as the "King of the Prairie," Big Bluestem is a towering warm-season grass that brings beauty, movement, and ecological value to any landscape. Reaching heights of 5–8 feet, it features blue-green stems that turn reddish-bronze in the fall, topped with distinctive three-pronged seed heads resembling a turkey’s foot.
Native to Michigan and well-suited for Zone 5a, Big Bluestem thrives in full sun and a variety of soil types, from sandy to clay. Its deep roots make it excellent for erosion control and soil building. This grass provides vital habitat and nesting cover for birds and small mammals, and serves as a host plant for several butterfly and moth species.
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Sun: Full sun
Height: 5–8 ft
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates dry to moist conditions
Wildlife: Supports birds, pollinators, and native insects
Uses: Prairies, meadows, restoration, ornamental accents, erosion control
Known as the "King of the Prairie," Big Bluestem is a towering warm-season grass that brings beauty, movement, and ecological value to any landscape. Reaching heights of 5–8 feet, it features blue-green stems that turn reddish-bronze in the fall, topped with distinctive three-pronged seed heads resembling a turkey’s foot.
Native to Michigan and well-suited for Zone 5a, Big Bluestem thrives in full sun and a variety of soil types, from sandy to clay. Its deep roots make it excellent for erosion control and soil building. This grass provides vital habitat and nesting cover for birds and small mammals, and serves as a host plant for several butterfly and moth species.
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Sun: Full sun
Height: 5–8 ft
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates dry to moist conditions
Wildlife: Supports birds, pollinators, and native insects
Uses: Prairies, meadows, restoration, ornamental accents, erosion control
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