Broomsedge Bluestem
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Andropogon virginicus
Broomsedge looks its best in the fall and winter when it has become dormant and turned bronze or orange. It's an excellent choice for rock gardens or areas with poor, dry soil as an ornamental grass.
This grass does well in disturbed areas and needs occasional disruptions to thrive. That's why it's a good fit for our Dry Shallow Soil seed mix. In the first few years, broomsedge will flourish, giving way to the wildflowers once they've had a chance to establish themselves. Little bluestem is also a good option, but it tends to dominate and can eventually out-compete some of the other plants.
Birds feed on broomsedge seeds, and quail use it for cover and nesting. Quail also consumes various insects, such as leafhoppers, beetles, and the larvae of at least two skipper butterflies that feed on broomsedge plants.
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Height: 3’-4'
Spread: 1’-2'
Bloom: September-November
Light: Part Shade, Dappled shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Canada to Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
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.
