Andropogon glomeratus

bushy bluestem

This grass forms tall, silvery clumps that yield bushy cream-colored flowers in late summer. With flower clumps persisting well into winter, use this plant for ornamental interest in any moist spot. Hosts the common wood-nymph and others.

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Height: 24-48 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Bloom Color: Non-Flowering

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Foliage
• Fall Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
• Compaction Tolerant
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Rain Garden
• Naturalize
• Massing
• Meadow garden
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Orange to Brown Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
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