Andropogon gerardii 'Indian Warrior' PP24999

Also Known As

Indian Warrior Big Bluestem

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Andropogon gerardii 'Indian Warrior' PP24999 plant details

Andropogon gerardii 'Indian Warrior' PP24999 is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze and purple foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Andropogon gerardii 'Indian Warrior' PP24999

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and purple
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Andropogon gerardii 'Indian Warrior' PP24999

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Big bluestem is a long-lived grass that forms a tall, strictly upright clump of green foliage. The foliage of 'Indian Warrior' will transition to red then smoky purple beginning in midsummer. Deep purple flowers with bright red-orange pollen top this colourful and statuesque display.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Andropogon, a prairie native, is the big brother to Schizachyrium, aka Little Blue Ste., 'Indian Warrior 'forms upright clumps of narrow green foliage that begins to take on purple, then bronze tones as summer moves toward autumn. Consider this a terrific and colorful alternative to pesky Miscanthus. 4-6’. Another handsome grass introduction by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials. Loves sun, and is drought tolerant.

By: Avant Gardens

This Big Bluestem from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens is distinct from the species.? Foliage is more substantial and darker green with red tips in cool spring weather.? In August the thick stems start to turn red below the red flowers and will continue to deepen in color all the way into October.

By: Botanophilia

An Intrinsic Introduction! Our first vegetative Big Bluestem is distinct from the species from the time it emerges. Darker green and more substantial foliage takes on red tips with cool spring weather. Starting in August thick stems start to turn red below the red flowers which deepen all the way into October. Upright plants grow 6' tall and 2' wide with maturity. Full sun and any soil but wet. PPAF

By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

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Gardening facts about Andropogon gerardii 'Indian Warrior' PP24999 plant

How to Grow Andropogon gerardii 'Indian Warrior' PP24999

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant