Andropogon virginicus, MO Ecotype

Broomsedge, MO Ecotype

Warm season bunchgrass; historically used to make brooms; stiff straw stays erect on road cuts during the winter; provides cover for wildlife.

General Product Information

• Item Number:

  ANDVIR01

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Erosion Control & Revegetation, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows

• Characteristics:

  Straw-colored through winter.

• Habitat:

  Pastures, open woods, old fields, hillsides, open ground with dry infertile soils.

• Bloom Period:

  August to November

• Minimum Root Depth:

  14 in

• pH:

  4.9 – 7.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  High

• Salt:

  Low

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  800,000

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy