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Poaceae
Yellow bluestem
Bothriochloa ischaemum
Also known as Turkestan bluestem, Caucasian bluestem, King Ranch bluestem, Andropogon ischaemum var. genuinus
Native Plants · Ornamental Grass · Drought Tolerant · Warm Season Grass · Invasive · Perennial Grass · Prairie · Erosion Control · Golden Foliage · Rangeland · Poaceae
Yellow bluestem is a hardy, warm-season perennial grass valued for its golden fall color and exceptional drought tolerance. Plant it in full sun in well-drained soils and water only during prolonged dry spells once established. Be aware that it is considered invasive in parts of North America, so check local regulations before planting and avoid use near natural areas.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings · Every 10-14 days; highly drought tolerant once established
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Alabama, Algeria, Argentina Northeast, Arizona, Arkansas, Aruba, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Bulgaria, California, Canary Is., China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Colombia, Colorado, Corse
- Attracts
- Birds, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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