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Andropogon virginicus

Andropogon virginicus

BROOM SEDGE

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

September, October, November, December

Exposure

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Long Island Provenance, Nice Fall Foliage, Northeastern U.S. Native, Raingarden Suitable, Salt Tolerant, Winter Interest

Andropogon virginicus

Foliage begins green, turning red-purple then tawny orange in late fall which persists through winter. Upright, clumping habit. Silver flowers especially attractive when back lit. 4′ tall in flower. Remains upright in fall/winter when foliage really glows! Full sun. Drought tolerant. Salt tolerant. Northeastern U.S. native of sandy soil and dry, open woods. Ours are Long Island provenance. Zone 3.

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