Big Bluestem

Andropogon gerardi
 
This grass actively grows during the summer when soil temperatures are warm. A majestic landscape accent grows up to seven feet tall, and is great for erosion control. Big Bluestem has beautiful fall colours of gold, burgundy, and pink.

It is the host-plant to many butterflies, and provides habitat for many other insects, small mammals, and birds.
 
 
Height - 7ft
Light - Partial Shade, Full Sun
Soil Moisture - Medium to Dry
Bloom Colour - Pink, Burgundy, Gold
Bloom Time - July, August, September
Invites - Birds, Butterflies, Moths
Host Plant for - Northern Pearly-eye, Common-Wood Nymph, Ottoe Skipper, Cobweb Skipper, Dusted Skipper, Delaware Skipper, Arogos Skipper, and Indian Skipper
Companion Plant Idea’s - Black-Eyed Susan, Butterfly Milkweed, New England Aster