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BLACKHAWKS BIG BLUESTEM
Andropogon gerardii
'Blackhawks'
PP27949 Plant propagation prohibited
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THIS PLANT IS PROHIBITED IN THESE STATES: ID, OR, UT (Details)
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Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 4-5 Feet · Mature Spread: 1-2 Feet
Buy Blackhawks Big Bluestem Grass online. Blackhawks Big Bluestem Grass is a regal, upright ornamental grass that is selected for its deep green/dark purple foliage that deepens to near black in fall. Its columnar form makes it ideal for height in any garden. Blackhawks adapts easily to a wide range of soil and moisture conditions.
Family: Poaceae · Common Name: Bluestem Grass
Grasses cannot be shipped into Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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BLACKHAWKS BIG BLUESTEM Plant Characteristics
Brand*
| • | Garden Debut® |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Purple |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Beige/Brown |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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BLACKHAWKS BIG BLUESTEM Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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