Cane Bluestem, Beard-grass, Cane Beardgrass

Andropogonbarbinodis

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Andropogon (an-dro-POH-gon)
Species
barbinodis (bar-bin-OH-dis)
Synonym
Bothriochloa barbinodis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lipan, Texas

Santo, Texas

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Cane Bluestem, Beard-grass, Cane Beardgrass Andropogon barbinodis is Native to Texas and other States.

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