Grass Big Bluestem

Big Bluestem Blackhawks Grass Walters
Photo by Walters Gardens Inc.

Grass Big Bluestem

Species: Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’
  • This NATIVE GRASS was once the dominant component of the American prairie

 

  • Use for screening, naturalizing, restoring prairies, and nesting materials for birds and mammals

 

  • Full Sun

 

  • Not Fussy; Will grow in any soil. But best in sandy lean soil.  Very long lived

 

  • 5’ H x 2’ W

 

  • Emerges as deep purple turning almost black by fall

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