Big Bluestem 'Silver Sunrise' (Andropogon gerardii 'Silver Sunrise')

Big Bluestem 'Silver Sunrise' – Variegated Native Prairie Grass

Andropogon gerardii 'Silver Sunrise' is a striking cultivar of the iconic North American prairie grass, Big Bluestem. It features bold, creamy-white vertical stripes on blue-green foliage, adding a luminous quality to the landscape. In late summer, the characteristic three-parted "turkey foot" seed heads emerge, turning reddish-bronze in fall. This warm-season, clump-forming grass reaches 4–6 feet tall, thriving in full sun and a wide range of soils. It's excellent for prairie restorations, meadow gardens, and as a vertical accent.

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