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Andropogon gerardii
Synonyms: A. furcatus

Common Name(s): Big bluestem
Family: Poaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness: Weed
Growing Days: 120 to 300 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=82° (F)    Opt.Max=68° (F)
Opt.Min=50° (F)    Abs.Min=37° (F)
Precipitation: 12 to 47 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -44° (F)
Soil pH: 5.5 to 8
Soil Texture/Type: All
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Long day
Light Intensity: Bright
Comments:
Warm season bunchgrass. Deep roots and moderate drought tolerance.
Diseases:
Pythium, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Anthrachose
Uses:
Animal Food - forage, Environ. - revegetator, Weed - possible seed contam., Environ. - revegetator, Animal Food - fodder
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
North America
 
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