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Native Wetland Plants

Andropogon virginicus

Broomsedge

Common in the Northeast, this native clumping warm season grass grows best in relatively infertile soil conditions which makes it a great choice for the dry compacted banks of storm water basins. Growing about 4' tall in full sun, the coppery glow coming from its Fall foliage combined with the inflorescence of the flower heads looks spectacular from afar, as well as with a fresh coating of snow.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure • Sun	Plant Type • Warm Season Grass	Mature Height • 2' - 4'	Spread Characteristics • Clumping
Season of Interest (Flowering) • Fall	Season of Interest (Foliage) • Summer • Fall • Winter	Pond Zonation • Flood Plain - Upland	Foliage Color • Green
Wildlife Benefits • Cover • Food • Nesting • Songbirds	Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant	Wetland Indicator Status • FAC • FACU	Attributes • Drought Tolerant • Fibrous Roots • Mass Planting • Native • Naturalizing • Rain Garden • Winter Persistant
USDA Hardiness Zone • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8