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Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
Big Bluestem
Big Bluestem are perfect for providing height and color to the garden, coming into prime a little earlier than other ornamental grasses. The foliage of 'Blackhawks' emerges deep green to dark purple in spring and deepens to near black by fall here in Michigan. This grass matures a little more than a foot shorter than 'Indian Warrior'. One of the very best Big Bluestem from hybridizer Brent Horvath.
- Emerging leaves are deep green to purple
- Leaves mature to black in fall
- Ideal for the sunny border
- Category: Ornamental Grass, Perennials
- Patent: PP27,949
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 4-5 ft
- Spread: 18-24 in
| Item | Size | Avail | Your Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWS009302 | 1 Gal | 28 | $22.00 |
Dubbed the "monarch of the prairie", this native grass was once the dominant component of the American tallgrass prairie. It adapts easily to a wide range of soil and moisture conditions as long as full sun is provided. This long-lived grass has a variety of uses including screening, naturalizing, restoring prairies, and nesting materials for birds and mammals.
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Additional Information about Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
Genus name comes from the Greek words aner or andros meaning man and pogon meaning beard in reference to the hairs on the spikelets of some species in the genus.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
Best massed in wildflower meadows, prairie or naturalized areas. Also effective in border rears or native plant gardens as a screen or accent. Extensive root system makes this a good grass for erosion control.