Broomsedge Bluestem, Broom-sedge

Broomsedge Bluestem, Broom-sedge Andropogon virginicus Part shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, prefers sandy soil but tolerates most soils except rocky, very strongly acid to neutral pH.  2-4 feet height, blooms in fall, yellow flowers, re-seeds freely and can be weedy or invasive. Germination Code:  A.  Seed very hard to collect and clean. Native Region:  Statewide Warm season grass that turns a tawny brown in fall.  Can be an invader on disturbed lands.  Good choice for areas needing erosion control.  Attracts birds, butterflies and bees. grass;sun/shade;medium;clay grass;sun/shade;medium;loam grass;sun/shade;medium;sand grass;sun/shade;dry;clay grass;sun/shade;dry;loam grass;sun/shade;dry;sand

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