Andropogon gerardii, 'Southlow'-MI Ecotype

Big Bluestem, ‘Southlow’-MI Ecotype

Warm season bunchgrass; used for erosion control in sand and gravel pits, mine spoil, and on roadsides; contributes to diversified biomass production; high quality livestock forage; provides food and cover for wildlife.
Species:
Big Bluestem, 'Southlow'-MI Ecotype
Species Type:
Native
Characteristics:
Warm season bunchgrass; used for erosion control in sand and gravel pits, mine spoil, and on roadsides; contributes to diversified biomass production; high quality livestock forage; provides food and cover for wildlife.
Habitat:
Riverbanks, roadsides, meadows, open woods, savannas, tallgrass prairies.
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Bloom Period:
Summer/Fall
Typical Height:
7.00000
Minimum Root Depth:
20
pH:
6.00000
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7.50000
Northcentral & Northeast:
FACU
Midwest
FAC
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
FAC
Northcentral & Northeast:
FACU
Approximate seeds per lb:
144000
Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
Up to 6 lb
Truax Seedbox:
Fluffy

$18.20 /lb