ANDROPOGON GERARDII VITMAN

Bison Big Bluestem

Bison Big Bluestem

Bison big bluestem is a warm season native grass historically found across the United States in tallgrass prairies. Big bluestem grows actively during the warmer months of summer and in most locations, can reach up to six feet tall. In some regions, it can provide livestock producers large quantities of high quality grazing forage in mid-summer when cool season grasses go into summer dormancy. It is named after the blue-hued leaves and stems it produces. It is very slow to establish and prefers full sunlight and moist soils.

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Key features

  • Native to tallgrass prairies of the US
  • High-quality grazing forage
  • Provides large biomass quantities
  • Stays growing when cool-season grasses go dormant in summer
  • Prefers full sun and moist soils

Segment Forage
Category Native Grasses
Species Native grasses
Sci. Name ANDROPOGON GERARDII VITMAN
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 165,000
Seeding Depth (Inches) 1/4-1/2"
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 10-15
Planting Times Mid Spring - Late Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 5-7