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 height2-4 ft
Mature spread1-2 ft
Plant typeGrasses
Bloom seasonSummer, Fall
Foliage typeDeciduous
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Fire tolerantYes
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyNo
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