Andropogon ternarius 'Black Mountain'

Bluestem - Big

‘Black Mountain’ Bluestem is a tough native grass which was found on Black Mountain, North Carolina by Terry Dalton of the North Carolina Arboretum. He chose it from his family’s wild meadow because of its compact stature and attractive blue green foliage. Andropogon ‘Black Mountain’ is showy in the fall when the stems take on reddish hues and the silvery inflorescences catch the light. ‘Black Mountain’ is happiest if left alone, so do not fertilize or irrigate once it is established.

Height

36 Inches

Spread

18 Inches

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Dried Flower
•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Habit: Compact
•	Native
•	Winter Containers

Winter Interest

•

Seedheads

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry

Bloom Time

•

Fall

Exposure

•

Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Drought Tolerant

Foliage Color

•	Blue/Blue-Gray/Blue-Green

Grass Season

•	Warm Season

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