Photo courtesy of Greenleaf Nursery Company
Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
- Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance
- Root Rot - Moderate Resistance
Leaf Color Fall*
- Green
- Purple/Brilliant Purple
- Burgundy/Crimson/Maroon
Preferred Planting Season*
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Moist
- Well-Drained
- Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Salt Tolerant
- Average
- Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils)
- Drought Tolerant
- Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils)
Season of Interest*
- Fall
- Summer Flowering
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Spring
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Year-Round
- Winter
- Summer
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
- Accent Plant
- Dried Flowers
- Landscape Specimen
- Erosion Control
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flowers
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Border Plant
- Under Power Lines
- Rock Gardens
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
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BLACKHAWKS BIG BLUESTEM
Andropogon gerardii
'Blackhawks'
PP27949 Plant propagation prohibited
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.
Mature Height:
4-5 Feet
Mature Spread:
1-2 Feet
Family: Poaceae
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Common Name: Bluestem Grass
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for 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.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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Eco gallon Potted
SKU: 12676
(2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters)
(2 units available now - G)
Standard Package
$35.00
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