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Bushy Bluestem Grass
Andropogon gerardii
Bushy Bluestem Grass
In stock · from $14.99
Tall, perennial, warm season grass. Upright clump of stems with flattened leaves emerge gray to blue-green in spring turning reddish bronze with lavender tones in fall after first frost. Purplish finger like flower clusters in late summer. Tolerates dry to medium dry soils.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-18.
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Good fall color.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
Quick answers
How big does Bushy Bluestem Grass get?
About 4' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Bushy Bluestem Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Bushy Bluestem Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Bushy Bluestem Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Bushy Bluestem Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Bushy Bluestem Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Bushy Bluestem Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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