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| Identification |
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Genus
Andropogon
Species
gerardii
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
big bluestem
turkeyfoot
beardgrass
Family
POACEAE
Specimen number
S11405
Data source
HtZn p75;Xeri p293
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Grass
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-09
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Andropogon gerardii has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Beardgrass (also known as big bluestem and turkeyfoot) can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is sandy. It needs soil that is dry. This is an ornamental grass appropriate for gardens.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
yes
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
copper colored in the autumn
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Andropogon gerardii can be achieved by division.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Andropogon gerardii is a perennial. Flowers: Beardgrass (locally known in some parts as big bluestem and turkeyfoot) has clustered flowers. The flowers are most often a purple color.
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