Big Bluestem, is a perennial grass native to Michigan.  It is a striking grass originally found in prairie habitat.  Today Big Bluestem naturalizes well in a meadow setting, but it can also be used as a backdrop, accent plant, or privacy screen. 
 
Big Bluestem reaches 7 feet tall in warm weather. It does best in full sun and medium to dry, poor soil. It will tolerate partial shade and wet or rich soil, but such conditions promote excessive growth and the plant may require support to avoid flopping in wet, rich soil. To keep it standing tall, plant in medium-dry, sandy or clay loam in full sun.
 
To avoid smothering adjacent plants, cut to 18" in fall. Under ideal conditions, especially in moist soil, Big Bluestem spreads vigorously by seed, and may not be suited for small gardens or may need to be paired with other vigorous plants, such as Switch Grass. Drought tolerant once established, with a nine-foot root system that resists erosion.