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Silver Bluestem

A close-up of a fluffy white plant against a blurred natural background.

Plant Information

Common name: Silver Bluestem

Scientific name: Bothriochloa saccharoides

Water usage: Very low to low

Sun exposure: Full sun

Bloom time: Fall

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: N/A

Native: Yes

Height: 2 to 5 feet

Spread: 18 to 48 inches

Care information

Loam soil, native to Southwest Colorado, winter interest.