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Family name : Poaceae Scientific name : Andropogon gerardii Common name : Big bluestem Native American name : Lakota: Andropogon gerardii is a(n) annual herb, which grows .5 to 2 m in height. This species is commonly found growing in prairies, pastures, and roadsides throughout the Great Plains. The leaves are soft-textured and flat (3-9 mm wide). Andropogon gerardii has yellowish flowers that bloom from July to September. Click here for more information about the life cycle of Andropogon gerardii. Horticulture Notes     Glossary Seed Collection : Collect seed in late summer (Aug.-Sept.)  Germination : Does not require cold stratification  Vegetative Propagation : Seed  Soils : Grow in a variety of soils, but best on silt and clay  Light : Full sun  Water : Low mesic sites

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