Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Splitbeard Bluestem
Splitbeard BluestemAndropogon ternariusFull to part sun, moderately dry to dry moisture level, prefers sandy soils, very strongly acid to neutral pH. 2-4 feet height, blooms late summer into fall, green flowers, slow to re-seed.Germination Code: ANative Region: Scattered statewide but concentrated in Ridge and Valley and Blue Ridge provincesWarm season grass known primarily for its attractive silvery white seed tufts that catch the sunlight. There are only a few small leaves; the bulk of the plant is composed of flower spikes. Can be used alone as a nice garden accent or en masse as an attractive addition to a wildflower meadow.grass;sun;dry;sand |