Prairie Winds® 'Blue Steel' Big Bluestem Andropogon hybrid
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54 - 54 Inches30 - 30 Inches30 - 30 Inches1.4m76cm76cm
Features
Native Big Bluestem with striking steel-blue foliage and purple highlights. Upright, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance—adds bold color, texture, and winter interest to modern landscapes.
Foliage InterestFall InterestHeat TolerantDrought TolerantResists:DeerRabbitsGrass:GrassNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:54 Inches 1.4mSpacing:30 Inches 76cmSpread:30 Inches 76cmFoliage Colors:BlueFoliage Shade:Steel BlueHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:FallHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:GrassUses:LandscapeMaintenance Notes:Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering. Cut back in late winter for fresh spring growth.
Prairie Winds® 'Blue Steel' Andropogon hybrid USPPAF, Can PBRAF -



