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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. Silver seed heads. 4′ tall. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Northeastern U.S. native of sandy soil and dry, open woods. Zone 3.

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