Yellow Bluestem

Bothriochloa ischaemum, Poaceae

Zones

6–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

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

Texas DropseedSporobolus texanus

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Grader GrassThemeda quadrivalvis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Pointed Broom SedgeCarex scoparia

Yellow bluestem produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit sedge germination and growth

Lehmann's LovegrassEragrostis lehmanniana

Both invasive grasses compete intensely and produce allelopathic compounds

Hard FescueFestuca trachyphylla

Hard fescue and yellow bluestem compete for resources in Mediterranean dry grasslands

Pitchfork BluestemAndropogon bicornis

Native bluestem competes with invasive yellow bluestem, which produces inhibitory compounds

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlDrought-Resistant GroundcoverForage

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Yellow Bluestem grow in?

Yellow Bluestem grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Yellow Bluestem?

Good companions for Yellow Bluestem include Texas Dropseed, Grader Grass.

Design guilds with Yellow Bluestem and see companion relationships visually.

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