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Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

$1614 $1899
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  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: Big Bluestem
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • Garden Height: 48-60 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 24 Inches

A superb grass for beds, borders, and cottage gardens. It makes a great focal point with its deep green to dark purple foliage in the spring. It really begins to show off earlier than other ornamental grasses, and the foliage color deepens to almost black as the season progresses. Big bluestem is an important member of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem of North America. This cultivar is a seedling of Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'.

Uses: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Erosion Control, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Meadow & Prairie Gardens, Naturalizing, Screening
Critter Resistance: Deer
Nature Attraction: Birds
Notable Features: Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Cut Flower/Foliage, Autumn Color, Pest & Disease Free, Black Walnut Tolerant, Tolerant of Pollution, Native
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc

Homeowner Growing Tips

Grow in full sun in average soil to poor soils. Overly moist or fertile soils can lead to a floppy habit. Tolerant of dry conditions, once established. Cut to the ground in late winter. May re-seed occasionally under ideal conditions.

Delivery and Shipping

Our current processing time is 1-3 business days. See map at the bottom of the product page for transit time once shipped.

We guarantee our plants to arrive in acceptable condition. If there are any issues upon delivery, please email support@romencegardens.com within 48 hours and we will resolve the issue.

Due to ongoing maintenance, some plants may have recently been pruned back.

This does not affect their health.

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Jane Friedman
Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

Around 3 feet tall when they arrived. Growing very well. Glad to have them.

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Kathy Flosi
Gorgeous Grass

Highly recommend. This grass is easy to grow and it looks spectacular next to yellow colored plants. It’s a stand out specimen

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Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
Romence Gardens

Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

$1614 $1899
  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: Big Bluestem
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • Garden Height: 48-60 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 24 Inches

A superb grass for beds, borders, and cottage gardens. It makes a great focal point with its deep green to dark purple foliage in the spring. It really begins to show off earlier than other ornamental grasses, and the foliage color deepens to almost black as the season progresses. Big bluestem is an important member of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem of North America. This cultivar is a seedling of Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'.

Uses: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Erosion Control, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Meadow & Prairie Gardens, Naturalizing, Screening
Critter Resistance: Deer
Nature Attraction: Birds
Notable Features: Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Cut Flower/Foliage, Autumn Color, Pest & Disease Free, Black Walnut Tolerant, Tolerant of Pollution, Native
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc
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