Andropogon Species, Broomsedge Bluestem, Broom-Sedge, Whiskey Grass, Yellow Bluestem

My mother used the leaves and stems from dried broom sedge to dye eggs for Easter. Just place a handfull of the leaves and stems in a po...Read Moret of boiling water along with the eggs. By the time the eggs boil, they will be a beautiful lemon yellow in color! Try it, you will be amazed!

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem, Whisky Grass, Yellow Bluestem Andropogon virginicus is native to Texas and other States.

It is one of the first plants to invade an abandoned field. It likes an acidic soil and is a good indicator plant. It dries as a straw af...Read Moreter the growing season and burns as if it were soaked with gasoline. Very dangerous for wild fires. Can be controlled in pastures or cultivated fields by adding lime.

Many species of Andropogon are found in Florida, but most are known as Broomsedge, and most are very similar. My gr. grandmother swept h...Read Moreer Florida yard with a broomsedge broom. It can be used in a number of crafts such as wall hangings.