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Andropogon gerardii
Big Blue Stem
- Category: Natives
- Hardiness Zone: 3
- Height: 4-8 Feet
Impressive native of the tallgrass prairies. Tolerant of a wide variety of conditions. Seed heads resemble the 3 toes of turkeys feet. Stems have great red fall color.