Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
#PP27949, EUPBRAFMore About Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' (PP27949, EUPBRAF)
- Dense, slightly arching clump of deep green leaves
- Foliage turns to purple in the summer, and almost black in autumn
- Seed heads start to appear in late summer and persist through fall
- Bloom Time: Early autumn into winter
- Upright specimen or border plant good for cut/dried flowers
- Grass Type: Warm Season
Interesting Notes:
Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.
Zone:
3Height:
125-150 cmSpread:
50-60 cmColour:
Purple (deep)Blackhawks Big Blue Stem Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun, tolerating drought, once established. Thrives in summer heat and humidity. This plant should be cut back in the spring to make way for new growth.
Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' (PP27949, EUPBRAF) Characteristics

Full Sun

Attracts Birds

Cut Flower/Foliage

Drought Tolerant

Long Blooming

Dried Flower/Foliage

Low Maintenance
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry SoilsWell-drained
Moist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
Fall ColorFlowering Time
Lt. Sum-FallFall
Winter
Habit
ClumpingColumnar
Foliage Color
Green (dark)Purple
Black
Landscape uses
Border/edgingSpecimen
Suitable Substitutions for Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

Andropogon gerardii 'Red October' (PPAF)
Big Blue Stem

Andropogon gerardii 'Dancing Wind' (PP26892)
Big Blue Stem
