Andropogon ternarius, FL Ecotype
Splitbeard Bluestem, FL Ecotype
A warm season bunchgrass; a pair of white seedheads makes this decorative species stand out in upland habitats of the southern half of the United States.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ANDTER02
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat: Pinelands, sandhills, old fields.
Bloom Period: Late May to early June
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 4.9 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 10 in
pH: 4.0 – 7.5
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: NO
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
Tolerances:
Shade: Shade
Drought: High
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 216,000
Seeding Rate: Expect to apply about 10 lb per acre. When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 1.0% and not more than 25.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy
