Andropogon capillipes Valdosta Blue Syria The spines are on the

The spines are on the sides of the leaf

that boasts over a dozen leaflets

Thanks to plantsman Jim Waddick for sharing this gem

the bright red flower stalks emerge topped with light yellow flowers (mid-March in NC)

They tolerate transplanting but every piece of root left behind will grow a new plant

Andropogon capillipes Valdosta Blue Syria The spines are on theWe think this selection of the Southeast native (from NC to Florida) is going to become the newest and hottest grass for the perennial world. Selected by Woodlanders' Bob McCartney near Valdosta, Georgia, this sturdy, chalky blue foliaged andropogon reaches an amazing 4' by fall, when it is topped with narrow bushy plumes. In cool weather, the foliage takes on a burgundy hue over the blue WOW! Although native to low moist areas, it is incredibly