Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii)

Price may be subject to availability and demand. It is also called beard grass. The hairy blades, which can get to be 12 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, will get a red tinge on the leaves as they get older, and turn bronze in the fall. Very attractive grass which works well as an accent plant or in mass plantings. The Grass, 'Big Bluestem', Andropogon gerardii, is a native prairie grass. The name big bluestem grass comes from the fact that this grass can grow to very big, 4 to 7 feet as a matter of fact. This grass is also called Turkey feet because the shape of the seed heads look like turkey feet. * $10.95