Native Wetland Plants

Andropogon gerardii

Big Blue Stem

The tallest American member of the Andropogon genus, Big Blue Stem forms sturdy upright clumps of narrow blades standing 6' tall. Prefers slightly moist soils but surprisingly drought tolerant once established. The lushy blue-green summer foliage transforms into an Autumnal copper accent which persists through the Winter.

Bloom Color

Reddish Brown

Andropogon gerardii Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

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Sun

Mature Height

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> 4'

Spread Characteristics

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Clumping

Season of Interest (Flowering)

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Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall
•	Winter

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland

Foliage Color

•	Green
•	Red

Wildlife Benefits

•	Cover
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Songbirds

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•	FACW
•	FACW-

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Warm Season Grass

Attributes

•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Focal Point
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Winter Persistant

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8