Bushy Bluestem
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Andropogon glomeratus
Common Names: Bushy Bluestem, Brushy Bluestem
Bushy Bluestem is a tallgrass prairie, warm season, upright clumping grass. Its foliage begins as a vibrant green, and then transitions to a coppery bronze in autumn. Its seed heads, appearing in autumn, are notably bushy in shape compared to other prairie grasses. The seed heads and foliage persist through the winter. Its provides cover for small animals, and nesting materials for birds and native bees.
Bushy Bluestem prefers medium to wet soil and full sun, making it a perfect choice for rain gardens or poor drainage areas. If desired, cut back the dried foliage in late winter before new blades sprout in early spring. Its dried seed heads make a great addition to cut flower arrangements.
Nectar Source: Butterflies
Seed Food Source: Birds (particularly Prairie Chickens, Field Sparrows, and Juncos during winter), Small Mammals
Larval Host Plant: Skipper Butterflies, Satyr Butterflies
Height: 2'-3', up to 6' with bloom
Spread: 2'-3'
Bloom: September-November
Light: Full
Water: Medium-High
Zone: 5-9
Origin: United States, Mexico, Central America, West Indies
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
