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Andropogon Blackhawks

Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot Grass
$18.95 ea.
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Handsome and Beneficial!
This long-lived, ornamental grass is great for screening and erosion control. Provides nesting materials for songbirds and it naturalizes readily. Foliage emerges deep green to dark purple in spring deepening to near black by fall. In late summer, Big Bluestem flaunts airy, three-parted, finger-like seed head clusters resembling a turkey’s foot. Lovely when backlit with the autumn sun. Andropogon Blackhawks will self-sow in optimum conditions. Once established, it is quite drought tolerant. One of the very best Big Bluestems from renowned hybridizer Brent Horvath.

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Code ANBL

Patent PP27,949

Plant Type Perennials, Grasses

Species gerardii

Height Tall 5' (6' in flower)

Spacing Plant 2' apart

Bloom Time Late Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 3-9

Soil Type Normal, Clay, Sandy

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant

Andropogon General Information

Andropogon is a warm season grass native to the tallgrass prairies of the Midwest. Will self-sow in optimum growing conditions. Big Bluestem is a lovely backdrop to shorter perennials. Also a great screen or accent specimen. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Andropogon Plant Care

Andropogon grows best in full sun. Plant will topple with too much shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils from sandy to clay provided soil is well-drained. Cut stems to ground in late winter before new shoots appear or prune old growth in early spring.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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