Big bluestem

Adropogon gerardi
Poaceae (grass family)

Location: Forages

Description: Often reaches a height of 6 ft. at maturity. Commonly found on the eastern edge of the Great Plains, and in the highly fertile, well‐drained loams of the Central States. It is a good erosion control plant since it has deep roots with short underground stems.

See also Purdue University new crops website.