Andropogon gerardii, known as Big Blue Stem, features vibrant green to blue-green leaves with a strong, upright clumping growth. Its silver seed heads appear from August through March, reaching 4 feet tall. Thriving in full sun, this ornamental grass offers lush summer foliage and striking orange to red hues in fall and winter. Durable and long-lasting, it supports the common wood nymph butterfly, resists drought and deer, and is native to the Northeastern U.S., including Long Island. A beautiful, resilient addition to any garden, famously showcased on the High Line. Hardy, native.