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Silver Bluestem

Andropogon saccharoides, Poaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Brazilian Pea TrufflePisolithus brasiliensis
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Korean feather reed grassCalamagrostis brachytricha
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Arizona MuhlyMuhlenbergia dumosa
Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse PlantWind Protection
PalmarosaCymbopogon martinii
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Square-stemmed Spike RushEleocharis quadrangulata

Silver bluestem's root chemicals and competitive growth inhibit square-stemmed spike rush establishment

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWildlife ForageDrought ToleranceBiomass Production

Common Questions

What zones does Silver Bluestem grow in?

Silver Bluestem grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Silver Bluestem?

Good companions for Silver Bluestem include Brazilian Pea Truffle, Korean feather reed grass, Arizona Muhly, Palmarosa.

Design guilds with Silver Bluestem and see companion relationships visually.

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