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Hundredfold 0.5lb (227g) Big Bluestem Grass Seeds - Andropogon gerardii Blue Stem Ornamental Bunch Grasses, Turkeyfoot, Attract Birds, Valued for Native Garden & Wildflower Meadow Big bluestem

Hundredfold 0.5lb (227g) Big Bluestem Grass Seeds - Andropogon gerardii Blue Stem Ornamental Bunch Grasses, Turkeyfoot, Attract Birds, Valued for Native Garden & Wildflower Meadow Big bluestem

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  • A North American Prairie native grass, it is a warm season grass (actively growing in summer)
  • With deep root systems, it is perfect for erosion control and water retention. Perfect for rain garden and restoration project
  • Height: 4-8ft, one of the “Big Four” native grasses.
  • Each package contains 0.5lb of  open-pollinated seeds that are packed and shipped from Ontario
  • Hundredfold is a trusted Canadian trademark since 2017. Good fruits multiply.
  • Note: VERY slow to germinate, it may take up to one month to sprout. Keep seeds moist after sowing and practice patience.
  • Warning: once established, mature stands may pose a fire hazard.

This North American Prairie native grass is a warm-season plant with deep roots, ideal for erosion control, water retention, rain gardens, and restoration projects, growing 4-8 feet tall and part of the "Big Four" native grasses.

Pic 2: Wild big bluestem thriving in its native Toronto, Ontario home.

 

Germination & Dormancy Guide (Native Warm-Season Grasses)

Species

Scientific Name

Dormancy Level

First-Year Germination

Full Emergence

Big bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

Moderate

Partial to good

Year 1–2

Little bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Low to moderate

Moderate to good

Year 1–2

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

Moderate

Moderate

Year 1–2

Indian grass

Sorghastrum nutans

High (>80%)

Low (~15%)

Mostly Year 2

 

Important Note:
Do not expect a full stand in the first year. Native grasses follow a natural germination cycle, and a portion of seeds will emerge in the second growing season. This is normal and not a sign of poor seed quality.


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