Andropogon virginicus (Broomsedge)

grows 2-4 ft. tall

grows in full sun

prefers dry to moist soils

orange-brown blooms from August-October

natural habitat: old fields, pastures, roadsides, clearings; early successional on dry or nutrient-depleted sites

resistant to black walnut toxicity (juglone)

deer resistant

autumn and winter interest

dried stems look beautiful alongside Black-eyed Susans and Meadow petunia (shown in picture)