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Garden Plant Detail
Big Bluestem | Andropogon gerardii
Plant Species Synonym Names
Common: Turkeyfoot
Family
Grass - Poaceae
Image
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Description
This is the predominant grass of the tallgrass prairie. It's also known as turkey foot because looks like a three-toed turkey foot. It turns a nice orange color in the fall. Use this grass to create a prairie garden.
Characteristics
Mature Height: 8.0'
Mature Width: 3.0'
Flower Color: Green
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