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Andropogon glomeratus
Persistent, low-growing bunchgrass found in late summer and fall. Can grow as tall as 6 feet with dense, fluffy seed heads. Native to the Americas. Very hardy and spreads fast ... in my part of the world, it borders the highways and pops up in scrubby areas. Dense growth.
Also called Bushy bluestem and Broomsedge.
Original posting: Can't seem to get an ID going ... been revisiting these photos for awhile. Landscape planting at a golf course with a Scottish theme, so could be an import from that area of the world. Waist-high.
Spotted on Oct 4, 2010
Submitted on Aug 11, 2013
3 Comments
Emily, you were right. I re-visited this posting recently when the plant started popping up all along the highways. Lots of it. I used a different common name in the ID, but your scientific name was correct. You know, I'm not sure the plant in the Missouri Botanical Garden's photo is, actually, Bushy beardgrass ... in any event, it took me awhile to realize it, but you nailed another one. Thanks!
Hmm, Emily ... on the right track, but this plant seems more robust. Sturdier. I've almost arrived at the point of calling the golf course up and asking them if they know what they planted. Whatever works, you know? Ha!
Possibly bushy bluestem grass? http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/g...