Grass - Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP27949

Common Name: Blackhawks Big Bluestem

Patent: PP27949

Bloomtime: Late summer

Bloomcolor: Purple

Exposure: Full sun

Height: 1.2-1.5 m (4-5')

Spread: 0.6-0.9 m (2-3')

Spacing: 0.6 m (2')

Water: Average, moist, well drained soil

Hardiness: zones 3-9

Zone: 3

Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer

Drought Tolerant: Drought tolerant, once established

Characteristics: A clump forming grass with foliage that emerges purple green in spring and matures to dark purple by fall., Produces flowers in late summer that persist into fall., An attractive addition to mixed borders and can be used to create a screen or as a specimen plant.,