Silver Bluestem (Bothriochloa Saccharoides) - Growing Guide | Neighborbrite

Silver Bluestem (Bothriochloa Saccharoides) - Grasses

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun

Hardiness zone

5-9

Min. Temperature

−20°F (−29°C)

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Silver Bluestem

Bothriochloa Saccharoides

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun
Hardiness zone: 5-9
Min. Temperature: −20°F (−29°C)
Soil type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained
Soil pH: Neutral, Alkaline

Plant traits

Mature height24 in-4 ft

Mature spread12 in-24 in

Plant typeGrasses

Bloom seasonSummer, Fall

Foliage typeDeciduous

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant✅Yes

Fire tolerant✅Yes

Pet safe—Unknown

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly❌No

Silver Bluestem (Bothriochloa Saccharoides) - Grasses

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