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Andropogon ternarius - splitbeard bluestem from New Moon Nurseries

Andropogon ternarius - splitbeard bluestem from New Moon Nurseries Andropogon ternarius - splitbeard bluestem from New Moon Nurseries Andropogon ternarius - splitbeard bluestem from New Moon Nurseries

Andropogon ternarius

splitbeard bluestem

Splitbeard Bluestem is a native ornamental warm-season perennial bunchgrass. It grows up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide.  Native to meadows, plains and open woodlands in well drained or sandy soils with low fertility. Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.

Summer foliage is a silvery blue-green turning copper, red, and bronze in the fall. From late summer through fall, fluffy, silver seed heads catch the sun. Looks beautiful in many settings including meadows, cottage gardens, open woodland areas or planted in groups.

Plants are highly flamable, and should be planted away from structures.


Height:

3-3 ft

Spread:

1-2 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

6-10

Bloom Color:

Brown

Andropogon ternarius Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Songbirds
  • Pollinators

Attributes

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Dried Flower
  • Coastal
  • Clay Soil
  • Naturalizing
  • East-Coast Native

Exposure

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Flowering Months

  • November
  • October
  • September
  • August

Foliage Color

  • Green

Grass Season

  • Warm Season Grass

Growth Rate

  • Fast

Salt Tolerance

  • Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Winter

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Well-Drained

Plants that work well with Andropogon ternarius ''

Yarrow Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Purple Prairie Clover Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)
Dense blazing star Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata)
New England aster New England aster (Aster novae-angliae)

Substitutions for Andropogon ternarius

Broom sedge Broom sedge (Andropogon virginicus)