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Andropogon glomeratus

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Andropogon glomeratus (bushy bluestem) bears showy and pale pink flowers during early fall to late winter. This ornamental grass is clump forming and has dark green foliage.
Typical Uses Naturalization.
Special Characteristics In autumn, Andropogon glomeratus is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Andropogon glomeratus (bushy bluestem) may be invasive.