Posted by Rad Hajek on Feb 27 2026
Big Bluestem, once dominant of the tallgrass priarie ecosystem, but also thrives in any other open sunny habitats (moist meadows, drier upland prairies, savannas, or roadsides). The adaptability may sit in its extensive deep root system, which can reach 8 to 10 feet on deep prairie soils 7.8–9.8 feet; but with some reports even deeper to 12-20 ft). Deep roots make this plant durable, heat and drought tolerant, and the shallower roots at the… Read more