Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’ PP27949
Big Bluestem
Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’ PP27949
Big BluestemOne of the finest native grasses to come from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. Emerges deep green, takes on purple tones beginning midsummer, then deepens to near-black by fall. Burgundy red inflorescences stand well above the upright habit. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types; useful for erosion control.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 9
- Height: 4-5'
- Spread: 18-24"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Late Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Near-Black Shades, Purple Shades
- Flower Color: Red Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: No
- Attracts butterflies: No
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 9
- Height: 4-5'
- Spread: 18-24"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Late Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Near-Black Shades, Purple Shades
- Flower Color: Red Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Bee-friendly: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: No
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
Ornamental grasses and grasslike plants vary widely by type. Cool season grasses are generally best planted in the fall prior or in late winter/early spring in the greenhouse. Warm season grasses can be planted in spring and summer for same-season sales. Sedges grow best when planted in spring and summer rather than the fall prior.
Ornamental grasses and grasslike plants grow well in a wide range of growing media types, provided there is adequate moisture-holding capacity and good drainage. While getting established in their finished containers, most prefer to be kept moist, but not saturated.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes