Bothriochloa barbinodis
Cane Bluestem Grass
Description
This perennial grass grows upright, in clumps, up to 3' tall and wide. Stems are straw colored and have fluffy hairs. New leaf growth is blue green and turns reddish yellow with age and dryness. Flowers or inflorescences appear in the summer, tan colored. This grass may be used for naturalizing or restoring areas to its native state.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.