Andropogon virginiana (Broomsegde / Yellow Bluestem)

Stems are striking in fall and winter when the fine hairs of the expanded racemes catch the sunlight. The clump-forming, perennial grass turns a tawny brown in fall.

Landscape size: 6 feet or more

Bloom Color: Yellow/Purple/Brown

Bloom Time: May through November

Growing Conditions

• Enjoys dry sandy soils, sandy loam or medium loam. Can spread in disturbed landscapes.

This grass provides native bees a place to nest beneath, within, or harvest parts to construct their nests.

Larval Host of Zabulon Skipper