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Sand Bluestem

Andropogon hallii, Poaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch MakerDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Prairie SmokeGeum triflorum
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Long-bracted Wild IndigoBaptisia bracteata
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

White Oldfield AsterSymphyotrichum ericoides

White oldfield aster forms dense colonies that compete intensely with grasses for light and nutrients in prairie systems

Stiff TickseedCoreopsis palmata

Dense grass growth can suppress forb establishment and flowering through intense resource competition

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlPrairie RestorationWindbreakWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Uses

Common Questions

What zones does Sand Bluestem grow in?

Sand Bluestem grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Sand Bluestem?

Good companions for Sand Bluestem include Prairie Smoke, Long-bracted Wild Indigo.

Design guilds with Sand Bluestem and see companion relationships visually.

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