100 Seeds Broomsedge Bluestem Andropogon virginicus Native Ornamental Grass
Broomsedge Bluestem (Andropogon virginicus) is a native warm-season bunchgrass known for its slender blue-green foliage that turns a warm copper-orange in fall and winter, offering multi-season interest in meadows, borders, and naturalized plantings.
This low-maintenance clump-forming grass suits native gardens, prairie restorations, erosion-prone slopes, and winter containers. Its fine texture and upright habit pair well with wildflowers and other grasses, and its persistent seed heads add late-season structure.
Species: Andropogon virginicus
Type: Warm-season perennial bunchgrass
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, tolerates poor and dry soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3 to 9
Germination: 14 to 28 days at 65 to 75F; cold stratification for 2 to 4 weeks improves uniformity
Sowing: Surface sow, press lightly, do not bury deeply; keep moist
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Fall and winter color transitions from blue-green to copper-orange