Elliott's Bluestem

Andropogon gyrans, Poaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Punting Pole BambooBambusa tuldoides

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Trini's GuaduaGuadua trinii

Physical SupportWind Protection

Sweet BambooDendrocalamus farinosus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mountain Golden Beard GrassChrysopogon montanus

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Purple BluestemAndropogon glaucopsis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

DeergrassMuhlenbergia rigens

Both tall grass species compete for light and may produce allelopathic compounds affecting nearby grasses

Oat Grass DropseedSorghastrum avenaceum

Large bunch grasses in same tribe compete for prairie grassland dominance and may exhibit allelopathy

Texas BluestemAndropogon cirratus

Closely related Andropogon species compete intensively for similar resources and may produce inhibitory compounds

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWildlife HabitatBiomass ProductionSoil Restoration

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Elliott's Bluestem grow in?

Elliott's Bluestem grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Elliott's Bluestem?

Good companions for Elliott's Bluestem include Punting Pole Bamboo, Trini's Guadua, Sweet Bamboo, Mountain Golden Beard Grass, Purple Bluestem.

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