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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:57-77 cm
• Bloom Color: Green, Purple

Photo courtesy of Paridon