The tallest American member of the Andropogon genus, big blue stem, forms sturdy upright clumps of narrow blades standing 6' tall. Andropogon gerardii prefers slightly moist soils but is surprisingly drought tolerant once established. The lush blue-green summer foliage takes on a copper accent in fall which persists through the Winter.
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Cover |
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Food |
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Nesting |
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Songbirds |
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Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Goose Resistant |
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Warm Season Grass |
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Attributes
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Drought Tolerant |
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Erosion Control |
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Fibrous Roots |
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Focal Point |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Winter Persistant |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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