Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) Size:1 gal and it can pop up

and it can pop up in unexpected places in the garden

poorly draining soils and rain gardens

It has good cold tolerance

American Beautyberry or spiderworts

5 ft Mature spread 1-2 ft Attracts Butterflies

Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) Size:1 gal and it can pop upBig Bluestem is a perennial, warm season bunchgrass with blueish green stems. Its seedheads resemble turkey's foot and seeds mature in the fall. Fall color is maroonish bronze tan. It is quite drought tolerant in deep prairie soils. Big Bluestem can be used as a meadow grass with wildflowers, a pocket tall grass prairie, or a dramatic garden accent. It provides good erosion control and cover for numerous species of wildlife. AT A GLANCE Texas native