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Big bluestem's sandy-ground cousin — rhizomatous, drought-hardy, and the species that anchors sandhill range.
SIZESand Bluestem is a native, perennial, warm season bunchgrass which can reach heights of 7 feet. Sand bluestem reproduces by both seed and rhizomes. It is considered a poor seed producer in its native habitat and spreads mainly by rhizomes. Sand Bluestem occurs on native prairies west of the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from Canada to Mexico.
Adapted to sandhills and deep sands where big bluestem struggles.
Spreads underground to knit loose soils together.
A primary species for blowout and dune reclamation.
Palatable warm-season grazing for livestock.
Deep roots exploit moisture in sandy profiles.
Tall growth provides nesting and escape habitat.
Native stands take two to three seasons to mature.
The tallgrass prairie's signature bluestem for heavier soils.
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The four tallgrass prairie species in one mix.
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