Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) Size:2 gal blooms in late summer through

blooms in late summer through fall

As the case with most salvias

airy rose-colored seedheads

The plant may die to the ground in the winter but comes back in the spring

Texas native Nativar

Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) Size:2 gal blooms in late summer throughBig Bluestem is a perennial, warm season bunchgrass with blueish green stems. Its seedheads resemble turkey's foot and seeds mature in the fall. Fall color is maroonish bronze tan. It is quite drought tolerant in deep prairie soils. Big Bluestem can be used as a meadow grass with wildflowers, a pocket tall grass prairie, or a dramatic garden accent. It provides good erosion control and cover for numerous species of wildlife. AT A GLANCE Texas native