Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is a Michigan Native plant available at Wild Cherry Farm
Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) is a Michigan Native plant available at Wild Cherry Farm

Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)

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Big Bluestem is definitely a statement plant! It can reach 7 feet tall and can be a great accent plant. It can be vigorous, so small gardens beware. It is a prairie staple providing habitat for many insects, small mammals, and birds. Plus, it is the host plant for 13 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org), including the Dusted Skipper, which is listed as of special concern (mnfi.anr.msu.edu) and the Cobweb Skipper, which is a species of concern (mnfi.anr.msu.edu/).

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Big Bluestem is definitely a statement plant! It can reach 7 feet tall and can be a great accent plant. It can be vigorous, so small gardens beware. It is a prairie staple providing habitat for many insects, small mammals, and birds. Plus, it is the host plant for 13 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org), including the Dusted Skipper, which is listed as of special concern (mnfi.anr.msu.edu) and the Cobweb Skipper, which is a species of concern (mnfi.anr.msu.edu/).

Life Cycle: Perennial

Sun Exposure: Full-Partial

Soil Moisture: Medium/wet-Dry

Height: 7 feet

Plant Spacing: 2-3 feet

Bloom Time: June - September

Advantages: Bird Favorite, Deer Resistant, Recommended, but can be vigorous

Host Plant: 13 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)

Beneficial for Endangered or Threatened Species: It is a host plant for the vulnerable Dusted skipper (mnfi.anr.msu.edu/), Cobweb Skipper (Hesperia metea) (mnfi.anr.msu.edu/)

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