Broomsedge

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Andropogon virginicusBroomsedge is a clumping perennial grass noted for its seeds, which are evenly distributed along its 2 to 6 foot stems. During spring and summer its foliage is green, but it truly shines during the fall and winter when it settles into dormancy, showcasing beautiful bronze and orange hues. It provides seeds for birds, and nesting material for birds and native bees. It is a larval host for the Zabulon Skipper Butterfly. You'll find broomsedge growing naturally in dry fields, thin woods, and on the upper shores of ponds. It prefers moist, sandy or loam soils with good drainage, and it fairly drought tolerant once established. It appreciates full sun, but tolerates part shade well. BONAP MAPHeight: 3’-4'Spread: 1’-2'Bloom: September-NovemberLight: Full Sun-Part ShadeWater: Low-MediumZone: 4-9Origin: Texas, Central & Eastern U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, western South America Common Names include Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem, Yellowsedge Bluestem, Whiskey Grass, Popotillo Pajon Show more