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Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' pp27949

Big Blue Stem

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A seedling selection of 'Red October', this native grass was chosen for its ever changing color throughout the season. Upright dark green foliage in summer will begin to turn red and then dark purple-black by September, as the nights get cooler.


  •  · Low water needs
  •  · Fabulous summer/fall foliage color
  •  · Grows best in full sun with poor soils
Recommended Substitution
Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Maiden Grass

Very narrow green leaves with gracefully arching habit; tall coppery-red plumes late summer.

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Item # Pack Size Avail Units Avail Plants  
4575715
30 3" Plug SOLD OUT SOLD OUT Login for Pricing

Height:

4-5 ft

Zone:

4-9

Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

Exposure

Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

Dry
Average Soil

Critter Resistance

Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant

Attributes

Drought Tolerant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Late Summer / Early Fall
Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Winter
Late Summer
Fall

Andropogon

Common Name: Big Bluestem

A North American native, this prairie grass is very drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance.  They are excellent for mass plantings and create lovely tableaus when interplanted with flowering perennials.  A warm season grass.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

Dry
Average Soil

Critter Resistance

Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant

Attributes

Drought Tolerant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Late Summer / Early Fall
Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Winter
Late Summer
Fall
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