Andropogon (Big Bluestem)
A North American native, this prairie grass is very drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance. They are excellent for mass plantings and create lovely tableaus when interplanted with flowering perennials. A warm season grass.
| Growing Temperature: | 65-75 |
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| Soil pH: | 6.0-6.5 |
| Fertility: | Moderate to heavy feeder. |
| Pests and Diseases: | Insect problems are generally a rare occurrence but insects can be detected with routine crop monitoring.
Crown rot is the most common disease and offten occurs within a couple weeks of transplanting. |
| Potting and Timing: | |
| Moisture: | Moderate moisture |
| Planting Level: | Level with soil line |
| PGRs/Pinching: | |
| Lighting: | High light levels are recommended |
