Andropogon virginicus
Growing Information
• Plant Type: Grass
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun
• Soils: Prefers sandy, average moisture
• Bloom Time: September – November
• Size: 2-4 feet
A clump-forming, native warm season grass with incredible golden copper fall color. It does well in poor, infertile areas that makes it a good choice for xeriscaping and restoration projects, and in coastal areas. The attractive fall and winter stems make a unique addition to cut flower arrangements.
Garden Companions
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)
Nature Benefits
- Highly resistant to deer and rabbits
- Songbird friendly
Natural Habitat
Sandy fields, meadows, roadsides, wetland margins.
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