Braamfontein Spruit Ecological Corridor

Crimson Bluestem

Schizachyrium sanguineum

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Description - from Wikipedia

Schizachyrium sanguineum, also known as crimson bluestem, is a species of perennial graminoid found in the United States, as well as in Central and South America. Within the United States, this species occurs in two disconnected regions, one encompassing the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, and the other encompassing Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
S. sanguineum can be found in habitats such as in disturbed sandy sites, sandhill systems, and in pine flatwoods.
Reaching a height of up to 4 ft (1.2 m), S. sanguineum is a type of grass that produces white to brown panicles from June through October.


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Species Characteristics

Wildlife supported

Grazers/browsers Grazers/browsers

Social features

Attractive Attractive
Useful Useful

Habitats

Rocky habitat Rocky habitat

Aspect

Semi-shade Semi-shade
Sun Sun

Plant types

Succession

Flowering Period
  • Green
  • Yellow
No flowering data available

Nursery availability

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