Holy Smoke Big Bluestem Grass

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

5-6 Feet

Mature Spread

3-4 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 9

Ornamental grass is a great way to add color and texture to a space, and the Holy Smoke Big Bluestem Grass is a beautiful option. Also known as Andropogon gerardii, the tall, upright stems have narrow, arching foliage in a bluish-green hue. This ornamental grass will add drama to a landscape when the foliage transitions into its fall colors. Purple leaves offset red stems, offering a bold burst of color.

Add height to the back of a mixed planting, frame a driveway, or define a property line with Holy Smoke Big Bluestem Grass. This showy grass creates a one-of-a-kind mass planting. Birds feed on the seeds during the fall and winter. As a native plant, Holy Smoke Big Bluestem Grass is easy to grow. The foliage is deer resistant for added convenience in rural locations. Grow this ornamental grass in zones 3 through 9.

Holy Smoke Big Bluestem Grass Care

Plant this grass in an acidic or neutral soil that is moist but well drained. Rich soil can cause leggy growth and may cause the stems to flop over. Plant in full sun and water consistently until established.

Divide in early summer when the plants have overtaken a space. Trim growth to ground level in later winter or early spring.

Holy Smoke Big Bluestem Grass Spacing

Holy Smoke Big Bluestem Grass stands 5 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. Space plants 3 to 4 feet apart when creating a continuous planting.

SKU:

1231020755-pc