Common Name(s): | Bushy Bluestem, Bluestem,Bushy |
Scientific Name: | Andropogon glomeratus |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 75 - 150 cm |
Flowers: | Sep - Nov |
Description: Typically occurs in low-lying wet areas. Is very similar in appearance to Broomsedge bluestem but with a more "bushy" inflorescence. It provides screening and nesting cover for some species of wildlife, is a poor quality forage for cattle and is often used as an ornamental grass in landscapes. |