Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP27949

Also Known As

Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawk'
Blackhawk Big Bluestem Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP27949 plant details

Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP27949 is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue, burgundy and purple foliage. In fall and summer tan 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, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP27949

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, burgundy and purple
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP27949

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Andropogon gerardii or big bluestem is a long-lived grass that forms a tall, strictly upright clump of deep green foliage to 5 feet tall. 'Blackhawks' is dramatic form that emerges deep green to purple flushed in spring. The foliage colour deepens through the season with deep purple leaf tips by mid to late summer with the leaf blades and stems becoming burgundy-black by late summer and fall. The late season flower plumes are burgundy red. A stunning grass for the perennial border. A Canadian native from Saskatchewan to Quebec.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

New! A handsome form of the native grass Big Bluestem selected by Brent Horvath, with 2' foliage clumps, and 4-5' stems bearing inflorescences in late summer/early autumn. The dramatic foliage color turns from blue green in summer to almost black in September. Grow this grass in lean well drained soil in full sun.

By: Avant Gardens

Gardening facts about Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP27949 plant

How to Grow Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP27949

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