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Big Bluestem

Description

Big Bluestem is a warm-season, native, perennial bunchy sod-forming grass.  It provides good erosion control on well drained soils and is one of the most palatable warm season grasses for livestock.  It can tolerate shallow, acidic,  and low fertility soils.  Big Bluestem has relatively weak seedling vigor compared to cool season grasses and weeds; competition from other species must therefore be controlled for successful establishment.

Details

Type

Warm Grass

Purpose

Pasture, Aesthetics, Erosion, Browse/Forage, and Xeriscaping

Latin Name

Pasture, Aesthetics, Erosion, Browse/Forage, and Xeriscaping

Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9

Height

6 to 8 feet

Cool/Warm

Warm

Sun/Shade Tolerance

1 – Very Sunny

Min. Precipitation

12 inches

Seeds Per Pound

130000

Planting Rate

8-16 lbs/acre

Native/Introduced

Native

Annual/Perrenial

Perennial

Growth Pattern

Sod

Additional Information

Variety Release Sheet

NA

USDA Sheet

https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_ange.pdf

Questions?

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