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Andropogon gerardii Dancing Wind

Big Blue Stem: Patent PP26892

Green and red foliage that deepens to dark red in the late summer. By September the plant is nearly completely red.

  • »  Dense, slightly arching clump of blue-green leaves
  • »  Leaves splashed with red in summer, aging to scarlet in the fall
  • »  Three-pronged burgundy-purple seed heads are on sturdy stems
  • »  Seed heads start to appear in late summer and persist through winter
  • »  Bloom Time: Early autumn into winter
  • »  Flower Height: 160 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 140 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

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  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:140-160 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
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
• Low Maintenance
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
• Winter
Habit
• Clumping
• Columnar
Foliage Color
• Green
• Red
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Andropogon gerardii 'Dancing Wind'

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 'Dancing Wind'

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.