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Andropogon ternarius

Split-Beard Broomsedge

A low maintenance, upright, native grass that is adaptable to many sites. Andropogon ternarius is equally at home in meadow, garden or roadside. Finely textured leaves and stems appear blue-green during the growing season then become multi-hued with shades of purples and reds in autumn while the silvery-white blooms seem to catch the sunlight.


  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:6-9
  • Tall:24-36 Inches
  • Wide:12-24 Inches

Flower Color
• White
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
• Purple
• Red
Best Usage
• Border or Bed
• Mass Planting
• Naturalizing
Soil Moisture Preference
• Dry
• Average
• Good Drainage
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Sun
Growth Rate
• Medium
Additional Information about Andropogon ternarius

A low maintenance, upright, native grass that is adaptable to many sites. Andropogon ternarius is equally at home in meadow, garden or roadside. Finely textured leaves and stems appear blue-green during the growing season then become multi-hued with shades of purples and reds in autumn while the silvery-white blooms seem to catch the sunlight.