Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem)

Warm season grass native to North America.
Prefers dry to medium, well-drained soils and full sun. 
Somewhat slow to establish but after -> excellent drought tolerance and is easy to maintain.
Attractive foliage and good architectural height; best massed in meadows, prairies or naturalized areas.
Effective in border rears and for erosion control.

gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP 27949
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  • Upright habit
  • Great large-scale area grass
  • Emerges deep green to purple and matures to near-black by fall​
  •  Great container plant
  • 4'-5' H x 1'-2' W
  • Bloom time: Summer
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gerardii 'Red October' PP 26283
  • ​Clump forming; grows in neat mounds
  • Emerges deep green with red tips, deepens to burgundy and then to candy-apple-red mixed with scarlet
  • Stunning in mixed perennial, fall blooming borders
  • 4'-6' H x 2'-3' W
  • Bloom time: Summer

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