Andropogon virginicus

Poaceae

Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Virginia, West Virginia

Emergent Herbaceous (Can grow with roots in water), Grass/Grasslike

1 - 3ft

- ft

Brown, Red

;

Full Sun

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Dry, Moist, Wet

August - November

reddish-tan

wet meadows, transition areas; poor soils

wildlife food and cover; tolerates drought; grows in tufts; reddish-tan fall color; a poor forage grass; can become an invader on overgrazed lands