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Sand Blulestem

(Andropogon gerardii also A. gerardii var. paucipilus)

Warm Season Species
Growth Form Sod forming grass
Origin Native to the Great Plains
Inflorescence 2-5 racemes, very hairy, gold to rust color
Ligules 2-5 racemes, very hairy, gold to rust color

Adapted from Texas to Canada; grows to 6’, strongly rhizomatous (more so than A. gerardii); best suited to coarse, sandy soil textures; racemes hairier than Big Bluestem; foliage much bluer, stronger rhizomatous nature; excellent for disturbed, sandy sites.

Seed with specially designed drill capable of managing light, chaffy seeds; 4–6 pounds PLS/acre, no later than mid summer. 125,000 seeds/pound.

Varieties
Woodward, Goldstrike, Garden County

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