Andropogon gerardii ~ Big Bluestem traditional Deutzia gracilis Nikko 2020-06-23 0759

Deutzia gracilis Nikko 2020-06-23 0759

well-drained soil

barberry webworm

Beardtongue

Prefers part sun and well-drained soils

Andropogon gerardii ~ Big Bluestem traditional Deutzia gracilis Nikko 2020-06-23 0759Big Bluestem is a tall, colorful warm season native grass that once dominated the Midwest prairies. The upright clumps of flattened foliage emerge grey to blue green and mature to green with red hues before turning reddish bronze with lavender tones after frost. Flowering stalks extend above to foliage in late summer bearing 3 parted, finger like purplish flower clusters. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Excellent drought tolerant once