| Description | Red Bull Big Blue Stem (Andropogon gerardii) is a deciduous ornamental grass that can reach up to 5 feet tall. It features bluish-gray leaves and purplish seed heads at the top, making it a beautiful vertical addition to any garden. |
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| Pronunciation | (an-droh-POH-gon)(jer-Ar-dee-eye) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Grass Ornamental |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Leaves | orange to red fall color |
| Dimensions | 5-6 by 1-2 feet (HS) vertical growth form |
| Maintenance | Cut down in the fall or allow to remain over winter for added interest in the landscape. Cut back before the new growth starts in the spring. |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Native Site | Species plants native to the tall grass prairies of North America. |
| Cultivar Origin | A seed strain developed by Intrinsic Perennials that has a more pronounced red fall color in October |
| Misc Facts | From the Greek words "andros" man and "pogon" beard. The common name for the turkey foot comes from the inflorescence shape that vaguely resembles a turkey's foot. |
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