Flora of Pennsylvania

Andropogon gerardii

Andropogon gerardii big bluestem

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Synonyms:   Andropogon furcatus

Grows along stream banks, roadsides and in moist meadows.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FAC
NCNE: FACU



Flowers August to early October.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Andropogon gerardii big bluestem

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Synonyms:   Andropogon furcatus
Andropogon gerardii gallery
Common Names
big bluestem bluestem