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Plant Profile: Andropogon glomeratus
Bush Bluestem is a robust, clumping grass that thrives in warm weather, reaching heights of 2 to 4 feet. Its leaves exhibit a reddish hue, and in the fall, it produces distinctive, beard-like flowers. This species thrives in moist to wet environments and is not suited for dry conditions.
**Habitat:** It can be found in swamps, wet savannas, pine flatwoods, bogs, fens, depression ponds, interdune swales, and other wet disturbed areas.
**Fire Risk:** With a high flammability rating, Bush Bluestem should not be planted within the defensible space around your home. It is advisable to choose plants with low flammability ratings for areas closest to your residence.
**Seasons of Interest:**
- **Leaves:** Fall
- **Bloom:** Fall
- **Fruit/Seed/Nut:** Fall/Winter
Bluestem, Broomsedge, Bush Beard Grass, Bushy beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem
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Andropogon ternarius
Splitbeard Bluestem is a warm-season perennial bunchgrass native to the Poaceae family, known for its ornamental qualities. It can reach heights of up to 3 feet and spread about 2 feet wide. This grass typically thrives in meadows, plains, and open woodlands, particularly in sandy soils. While it prefers full sunlight, it can also tolerate partial shade. Ideally, it grows best in well-drained sandy loam with low fertility.
During the summer, its foliage displays a striking silvery blue-green hue, which transforms into shades of copper, red, and bronze as fall approaches. From late summer to fall, the plant produces fluffy, silver seed heads that glisten in the sunlight. It adds aesthetic appeal to various landscapes, including meadows, cottage gardens, and woodland areas, especially when planted in large groups.
However, it is important to note that Splitbeard Bluestem has a high flammability rating. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid planting it within the defensible space around your home. Instead, consider selecting plants with lower flammability ratings for areas closest to your residence.
Bluestem, Broomsedge, Broomstraw, Bunchgrass, Silver Bluestem, Splitbeard Bluestem, Split Bluestem
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Carya laciniosa (Big Shellbark Hickory, Broom Hickory, King Nut, Shagbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory)
Shellbark Hickory is a sizable deciduous tree belonging to the walnut family, primarily found in the valleys of Ohio and the upper Mississippi River. It typically reaches heights of 60 to 80 feet,
Big Shellbark Hickory, Broom Hickory, King Nut, Shagbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory
Carya \ laciniosa \ Juglandaceae
Carya myristiciformis (Nutmeg Hickory)
The bark of this plant is scaly and has a reddish-brown hue.
It thrives in rich, moist soil conditions.
Flowers consist of a 1.5-inch nut and feature native whitish bark.
It requi
Nutmeg Hickory
Carya \ myristiciformis \ Juglandaceae
Carya ovalis (Red Hickory, Sweet Pignut, Sweet Pignut Hickory)
The Sweet Pignut Hickory, a member of the walnut family, is indigenous to the central and southeastern regions of the United States. In North Carolina, it predominantly thrives in the mountainous a
Red Hickory, Sweet Pignut, Sweet Pignut Hickory
Carya \ ovalis \ Juglandaceae
Carya ovata (Common Shagbark Hickory, Shagbark Hickory)
The Shagbark Hickory is a sizable deciduous tree indigenous to the eastern and central regions of the United States, as well as parts of Canada. In North Carolina, it primarily thrives in the Piedm
Common Shagbark Hickory, Shagbark Hickory
Carya \ ovata \ Juglandaceae
Carya tomentosa (Big-bud Hickory, Mockernut Hickory, Squarenut, White Heart Hickory, White Hickory)
The Mockernut Hickory is a sizable deciduous tree indigenous to the eastern and central regions of the United States, thriving throughout North Carolina. This tree exhibits a slow growth rate, typi
Big-bud Hickory, Mockernut Hickory, Squarenut, White Heart Hickory, White Hickory
Carya \ tomentosa \ Juglandaceae
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