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City of Fort Collins

Windwalker® big bluestem
Andropogon gerardii 'PWIN01S'


  United States

Dimensions
Height: 5.0 ft. to 6.0 ft.
Spread: 1.5 ft. to 2.0 ft.
Growth Form
Grass/Grass Like
Program Association
Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Urban Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Low, Moderate
Season of Bloom
September, October
Flower Color
Purple Shades, Red Shades
Leaf Color
Blue Shades, Gray Shades, Green Shades, Purple Shades, Red Shades
Aggressiveness
Not aggressive
Design Considerations
Fall Color, Winter Interest
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

It is unclear if this cultivar meets the City of Fort Collins definition of a “native selection”. Andropogon gerardii is native most of the U.S., except for the northwest, California, and Nevada. In Fort Collins, big bluestem can be found growing naturally in the foothill Natural Areas.


Divide every 3-4 years.