Splitbeard Bluestem

Andropogon ternarius

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Culture

Light Conditions

Sun

Water Preference

Dry

Flower & Fruit

Flower Color

White,Brown

Flower Duration

Aug-Nov

Plant Size

Height (In Feet)

3

Width (In Feet)

2

Wildlife

Lepidoptera

Larval Host For Skippers, Butterflies

Bees

Mammals/Other

Seeds For Meadow Mouse, Other Small Mammals

Deer Resistance

Moderate-High

Salt Tolerance

Spray

Soil

Low

Other

Plant Type

Grasses

Leaf Retention

Deciduous

Commercially Available

1

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Soil PH

Notes

Prefers Acid To Very Acid Soil. Beautiful Fall Seedheads.