Bounty Big Bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

A warm-season grass, and one of the main four grasses in the tall grass prairie
Andropogon gerardii seed grows grass from 4 to 8 feet tall
Huge below-ground root system that’s very fine or fibrous to slow erosion
Breaks off or sloughs off annually, creating great organic matter in the soil
Grows tallest in wet sites but thrives in drier condition (just not as tall)
Also known as “Turkey Foot”
Big Bluestem grass seed is ideal for prairie restorations
Very tough plant with no disease or insect problems
Provides good forage quality
Provides native song bird and butterfly habitat

Pure Stand Seeding Rate PLS lbs / acre: 8.0

Height: 6′

PLS=Pure Live Seed

Price range: $13.00 through $500.00

SKU: 1305 Categories: Native Grasses, Wildflowers, Native Grasses, & CRP

Our native grass and wildflower species for sale come from Midwest growers and are adapted to the Upper Midwest. We meet all state and federal seed laws, and we do not sell seed contaminated with palmer amaranth. Native grasses are priced by the Pure Live Seed (PLS) per lb., and native wildflowers are priced by the bulk lb.

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