A tall, warm season, bunching grass in the Poaceae family
Other names: Big bluestem, tall bluestem, turkeyfoot
Height: 5-7 feet
Spread: 2-3 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Bloom Color: green
Exposure: full sun to partial shade
Attributes: drought tolerant, sandy soil, showy, winter interest
Uses: Prairie garden, grassland restoration
Flowering Months: August
Foliage Color: blue-green
Soil Preference: moist to dry, tolerates acidic and alkaline or calcareous soil