‘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
6
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
106
Andropogon ternarius Black Mountain #1 (blue-grn to red; white tufts) (NATIVE)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Deer Resistant
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Dried Flower
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Fall Color - Attractive
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Habit: Compact
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Native
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Winter Containers
Winter Interest
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Seedheads
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Dry
Bloom Time
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Fall
Exposure
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
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Food Source for Wildlife
Tolerance
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Drought Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Blue/Blue-Gray/Blue-Green
Grass Season
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Warm Season
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