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Holy Smoke Bushy Bluestem Grass
Andropogon gerardii 'Holy Smoke'
Bushy Bluestem Grass
In stock · from $14.99
Distinctive upright stems start blue-green then quickly turn to burgundy, bronze, and dusky purple. Native to central prairies of North America and provides soil stabilization as well as bird habitat and nesting materials. Works well as a screen, for naturalizing, erosion control, restoring prairies, or for adding exciting color in landscapes. Tolerates poor soils, drought, and air pollution with ease. Tends to be taller with more water.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-23.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Good fall color.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Attracts birds.
- Adds winter interest.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Holy Smoke Bushy Bluestem Grass get?
About 4' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Holy Smoke Bushy Bluestem Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Holy Smoke Bushy Bluestem Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Holy Smoke Bushy Bluestem Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 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 Holy Smoke Bushy Bluestem Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Holy Smoke 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 Holy Smoke 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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