Andropogon Virginicus 1 Gal

Broomsedge Bluestem
Andropogon virginicus

WNC Native warm season perennial bunchgrass with floofy white little seed heads that aid wildlife. Very low maintenance, these plants are a great choice for poor soils, anywhere there are issues with erosion, or locations where other plants just don't seem to do well. They will thrive in moist soils, but can handle drier soils once established. Broomsedge Bluestem grasses are very helpful for wildlife:

?Birds eat the seeds and use the plants for nesting material, including Cardinals, Chickadees, Jays, and Finches.
?Native bees use the plants as nesting material.
?Butterfly & Moth host plants, including at least 9 different species of cute little Skippers here in NC.
?Deer - these plants can handle what deer have to dish out.

Visually, they are most impressive when massed or planted in drifts interspersed with other sturdy plants such as the taller growing Echinaceas and Helianthus. Use at the edges of ponds, meadows, native gardens, rain gardens, or any place you don't really want to have to bother with mowing!

Full sun.
Zone 5-8, cold hardy down to -20F.

?Plant Nerd: Andropogon virginicus are C4 plants, which means that they are highly adapted for thriving in hot conditions. They are ideal for xeriscape / water wise gardening / drought-mindful gardening.