Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP27949

Bluestem - Blue

'Blackhawks' Big Bluestem is a beautiful Andropogon selection from Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. The 4' stems emerge with green blades in spring, but the foliage takes on shades of deep purple in mid summer. The turkey foot inflorescences appear in August and turn into airy, light catching seedheads for added fall and winter beauty. Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' got its name from its origins in Illinois (Chicago Blackhawks), and it thrives in prairie like conditions.

Height

60 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

Bloom Color

Red

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
534	Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks #2 (NATIVE)	Seedhead start
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Dried Flower
•	Erosion Control
•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry
•	Sandy

Bloom Time

•	Fall
•	Summer

Exposure

•

Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators
•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant

Foliage Color

•	Multi-Color

Grass Season

•	Warm Season

Companion Plants to Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

Solidago rigida
Stiff Goldenrod

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