Big Bluestem is a native warm season perennial grass known for its height, strong structure, and deep root system. Typically growing 4–7 feet tall in most conditions (and taller in ideal soils), it provides excellent cover for wildlife and serves as a foundational species in prairie and habitat plantings. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and helps stabilize soil through its extensive root network.
A dependable native option for habitat, screening, and long-term land improvement.
Highlights:
Seeding Rate: 8–12 lbs per acre
Seed Type: Warm-Season Perennial Native Grass
Planting Time: Winter (Frost Seed) or Spring
Planting Method: Broadcast or Drill
Sunlight: Full Sun
Frost Seeding Note: Increase seeding rate by approximately 25%.
For more information on preparation, planting, spraying, and fertilizing, visit our Seed Information page.
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Excellent product. Packaged well and shipped fast. Will be back for more soon. We are using this product up against an out building to add some color to the space. Thanks again!
Great product. Just a learning curve on my end on how much to put down for the soil we have.
The seeds took off and came up very fast. With in two weeks of planting the plants were over 6 inches tall.
I planted Barrier in mid-June here in NW MN. It came in great and as of October 1 it was over 15.5’ tall in some places and has stood through multiple storms with 40-50 mph winds. Great product!
Planted it for cover for pheasants it worked great if there was a ask that it would be it seeds out faster so there is more food for birds if you get anearly frost the seed might not develop. Some is longer then a 25 foot tape measure yet to see how it handles snow but hasnt broke over in the wind seen multiple days over 50mph
My delivered package of RC Big Rock consisted of pure seed, containing no inert material as visible through the clear plastic container. This was my second purchase from TnT and won't be my last!
It’s been super dry here in Illinois so I’m sure we didn’t get the growth we were supposed to out of this mix. Customer service is awesome. Quality of the seed has always been great.
I planted this for the first year in a 2 acre plot and the deer love it!! Sat on plot opening day of bow in northern Michigan and had 17 deer out there.