Broomsedge Bluestem
Anatherum virginicum
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CA, CT and 26 more states
Anatherum virginicum is a native ornamental grass that forms compact clumps with fine-textured foliage. It produces delicate flower spikes from summer through early fall, adding subtle movement and texture to garden beds. This low-maintenance perennial adapts well to partial sun conditions and average moisture levels.
In an HOA neighborhood
Broomsedge Bluestem is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This native grass provides habitat and nesting material for small birds. The seeds offer food for songbirds and small mammals in fall and winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Broomsedge Bluestem need?
- Broomsedge Bluestem grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Broomsedge Bluestem bloom?
- Broomsedge Bluestem blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Broomsedge Bluestem native?
- Broomsedge Bluestem (Anatherum virginicum) is native to AL, AR, CA, CT and 26 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Broomsedge Bluestem HOA-friendly?
- Broomsedge Bluestem is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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