Common Name(s): | Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot, Bluestem,Big |
Scientific Name: | Andropogon gerardii |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 100 - 200 cm |
Flowers: | Aug - Nov |
Description: A tallgrass of the True Prairie (considered one of the "big four" grasses) which occurs on various soil types and is preferred by livestock. The base of the plant is typically hairy and the inflorescence often resembles a turkey foot. It can provide screening and nesting cover for some wildlife species. |