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Andropogon gerardii Big bluestem (1 Page of 5) The Andropogon gerardii plant species is found in Eastern and Central N. America - Maine to Saskatchewan, south to Florida, Arizona and Mexico. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Big bluestem. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Andropogon gerardii Common Name: Big bluestem Family: Gramineae Author: Vitm. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2 Mature Width: 2 Habitat: Dry soils, prairies, open ground and open woods[222, 236].
Cultivation Notes: Requires a light porous sandy soil in full sun[200].
A very ornamental plant, it forms large clumps, spreading by short stolons[200].
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