Andropogon glomeratus

Bushy Bluestem is a tufting, sturdy, warm-season grass that may grow 2 to 6 feet in height. Interesting, beard-like flowers appear in fall. This plant prefers moist to damp sites and is not drought tolerant & has high flammability (do not plant near your home).  This plant has green leaves in summer which turn copper-orange in fall and retain color well into winter. Foliage has a reddish tint.

This grass has great wildlife value; seed for songbirds, cover for small mammals, host plant for Common Wood-Nymph & Skipper butterfly larvae.