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A stunning cultivar of big bluestem, 'Blackhawks' adds drama and vertical structure to any sunny bed.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Call on large upright grasses, such as the native big bluestem, as well as low-growing grasses, such as ornamental fescues, to create a texture-rich winter landscape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Among the easiest to identify is the big bluestem, also known as turkey foot.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Other grass options include sideoats grama, switchgrass and big bluestem.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
The roots of big bluestem, for instance, can extend up to 12 feet deep.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
Nineteen types of prairie plants are available this year and include favorites like butterfly weed, big bluestem, leadplant, purple prairie clover and more.
—Beacon-News Staff, chicagotribune.com, 8 Apr. 2022
And micro-prairies that are routinely scoured by ice in the river to clear the way for native plants such as big bluestem and Indian grass.
—Peter Krouse, cleveland, 7 Feb. 2022
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Call on large upright grasses, such as the native big bluestem, as well as low-growing grasses, such as ornamental fescues, to create a texture-rich winter landscape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Among the easiest to identify is the big bluestem, also known as turkey foot.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Other grass options include sideoats grama, switchgrass and big bluestem.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
The roots of big bluestem, for instance, can extend up to 12 feet deep.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
Nineteen types of prairie plants are available this year and include favorites like butterfly weed, big bluestem, leadplant, purple prairie clover and more.
—Beacon-News Staff, chicagotribune.com, 8 Apr. 2022
And micro-prairies that are routinely scoured by ice in the river to clear the way for native plants such as big bluestem and Indian grass.
—Peter Krouse, cleveland, 7 Feb. 2022
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“Big bluestem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20bluestem. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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