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Andropogon gerardii Balckhawks

Big Blue Stem Grass: Patent pp27949

  • »  Warm season perennial grass with flattened leaves
  • »  Upright, dark green foliage in summer
  • »  Turns dark purple-black by September
  • »  Flowering stems bear 3-parted, finger-like flower clusters
  • »  Grows in a dense clump and will self seed
  • »  Tolerates wide range of soil; does best in leaner soils

  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:4-9
  • Height:120-157 cm
  • Spread:55-75 cm
  • Bloom Color: Green, Purple

Photo courtesy of Paridon