Andropogon virginicus

Broomsedge Bluestem

Broomsedge is not a true sedge but is a member of the grass family, Poaceae. In the fall, the leaves turn a conspicuous reddish-orange color that may be seen in open fields or along roadsides and forests edges. Tolerates poor soil and is often used as an indicator or sites that need fertilizer.

The young plants are sometimes used as grazing forage for cattle or cut and used as hay. As the plants mature, they become too woody for the cattle to digest well. Bobwhite Quail and small rodents eat the grass and seeds and many wildlife species use the plants for shelter or nesting sites.

	Tolerates poor sites
	Provides food and cover for wildlife

Item	Description	On Hand
14596	S3-1 RPM	0

More about Andropogon virginicus :

Historically, housewives used the long, brush-like grasses to make brooms, which accounts for the common name. The scientific name of the genus Andropogon comes from two Latin words which mean 'beard of a man' and refers to the fuzzy growth that appears on the plant in the fall. These fuzzy hairs aid in the wind dispersal of seeds.

Broomsedge Bluestem Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

36-48 Inches

Spread:

12-18 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 10

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Dry
•	Average

Attracts Wildlife

•	Songbirds
•	Upland Birds and Game

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•

Fall

Foliage Color

•

Orange

Habit

•

Perennial

Attributes

•	Forage
•	Midwest Native
•	Naturalizing