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Botanical Name: Andropogon gerardii Common Name: Big Blue Stem Species Category: Dry-Mesic Prairie/Savanna Grass The primary grass species of the tallgrass prairie, this impressive 4'-8' tall plant blooms in mid summer to early fall. It is also called "turkey foot" for its often 3-spiked inflorescence which resembles a bird's claw. Preferring full sun and dry to medium soil moisture, this species turns a bronzen-gold in late fall. |