Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
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Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
Big Bluestem
Plant Type: Grasses
Patent: pp27949
NEW FOR 2020
A seedling selection of 'Red October', this native grass was chosen for its ever changing color throughout the season, the 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
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4575715 |
30 |
3" Plug
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Andropogon
Common Name: Big Bluestem
A North American native, this prarie 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
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Soil Moisture Needs
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Critter Resistance
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Rabbit Resistant |
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Deer Resistant |
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Attributes
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Late Summer / Early Fall |
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Fall |
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Winter |
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Late Summer |
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Fall |
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