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Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks

Blackhawks Big Blue Stem: Patent PP27949, EUPBRAF

  • »  Dense, slightly arching clump of deep green leaves
  • »  Foliage turns to purple in the summer, and almost black in autumn
  • »  Seed heads start to appear in late summer and persist through fall
  • »  Bloom Time: Early autumn into winter
  • »  Upright specimen or border plant good for cut/dried flowers
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

1gal
$30.63
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
• Winter
Habit
• Clumping
• Columnar
Foliage Color
• Black
• Green (dark)
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer.  They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun, tolerating drought, once established. Thrives in summer heat and humidity. This plant should be cut back in the spring to make way for new growth.