Broomsedge Bluestem
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Andropogon virginicus
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Broomsedge Bluestem thrives in dry, sandy soils. This clump-forming grass turns brown in autumn.
- Scientific Name: Andropogon virginicus
- Common Names: Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem, Yellowsedge Bluestem, Whiskey Grass, Popotillo Pajon
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: 2 to 6 feet
- Leaves: Linear
- Flowers: Yellow
- Bloom Time: September thrugh November
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts birds, butterflies, and pollinators.
Where to Find It
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