Blackhawks Big Bluestem
Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP #27,949
SKU #43977
| Description | A dramatic vertical accent that changes color throughout the growing season. Foliage emerges green, then develops red-bronze hues towards the tips in summer. The color continues to darken to deep purple until almost black in fall. Purple plumes appear in late summer. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water occasionally. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 2 ft. wide, plumes 4 to 8 ft tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Multi-Season Interest |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Plumes |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Accent |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea), Sedum (Sedum), Tickseed (Coreopsis), Yarrow (Achillea) |
| Care | Easily grown in average, well-drained soils, but tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Puts out more growth, and grows taller, in moist, fertile soils. Slow to establish, but then tolerates drought. Cut stems to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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Westminster, Colorado 80031
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