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Ladybug Red Big Bluestem Grass

Andropogon gerardii Ladybug Red

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ZONES  4-8 | Good to grow! Zone

Ladybug Red Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii Ladybug Red) is notable for its bright red fall foliage. A western, more compact form of our native Big Bluestem.

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Description

Ladybug Red Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii ‘Ladybug Red’) is a western form of our native tall grass prairie species, Big Bluestem grass.  It has outstanding red fall foliage and is a more compact grower than plants selected from Mid-Western locations. It is also better adapted to the alkaline, mineral soils found west of the Mississippi River.  Founder and Chief Horticulturist David Salman explained the origin of its name, “When I dug the original plant along the highway near La Veta, CO I soon discovered that there was a nest of ladybugs living in the crown of the plant; and out they came in large numbers.”  A nice companion grass for other prairie species like Ratibida, Echinacea, Salvia azurea and Liatris.  

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key features

Advantages
  • Native
  • Mass Plantings
  • Deer Resistant
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late summer to early fall

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Mature Height
48" tall
Mature Spread
18-22" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
Ideal Region
  • Western Only
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Suitable 7000 Ft.+
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Non-GMO
No
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