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Minus icon Plant Type Perennials, Grasses
Minus icon Height Tall 5' (6' in flower)
Minus icon Spacing Plant 2' apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Late Summer to Early Fall
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun
Minus icon Growing Zones 3-9
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay, Sandy
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' (PP27,949)
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. Ornamental grasses are restricted in Oregon.
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.
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!
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!
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.
