Andropogon ternarius
Silverbeard; Splitbeard Grass
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In the fall, the blue green blades turn shades of copper, bronze, and purple. The shimmering seed heads are especially attractive.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 6
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Good Companions
Compass Plant
(Silphium laciniatum),
Sky Blue Aster
(Symphyotrichum oolentangiensis (azureus)),
Stiff Goldenrod
(Solidago rigida),
Big Bluestem
(Andropogon gerardi)
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