(48-60” tall x 12-24” wide) Grasses bring movement, color and wildlife to the garden, and 'Blackhawks' Big Bluestem also brings style. With a strongly upright profile and a color that deepens with each passing day, 'Blackhawks' Big Bluestem is a fabulous cultivar of one of our best native prairie grasses from Intrinsic Perennials. Showing off deep purple to black leaves throughout the summer season, 'Blackhawks' can be used alone as a specimen plant or incorporated into a meadow or garden bed with beautiful results. In winter, the color turns into a burnt sienna, and the grass stands tall, bringing architectural interest to frosty gardens. Plant 'Blackhawks' Big Bluestem in average soils in full sun for best results. Overly rich soil will cause this grass to flop. A deer and rabbit resistant perennial grass to enjoy for many years! (PP#27949)
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM018946 AM018930 (Tray of 9) AM018889 (Plant - 3.5" Pot)
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Common Name | Blackhawks Big Bluestem Grass PP#27949 |
Botanical Name | Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks PP#27949 |
Patent Number | PP27,949 |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Purple |
Mature Height | 48-60" tall (4-5 feet) |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-24" wide |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Bloom Time | Late summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Upright blade shaped foliage starts dark green and turns purple in late summer. |
Soil Type | Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Winter Interest |
Additional Information | Once established is drought tolerant. Cut to the ground in late winter before new growth starts. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |