A native US grass, this selection starts in spring with deep green foliage, and is painted with purple flowers in summer. In fall, the leaves and flowers almost appear black. Grows 5 feet tall and 2 feet wide.
Tags: Ornamental Grass
Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks PP27949'
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Mature Size:
5 Ft. Tall by 2 Ft. Wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
Growth Rate:
Fast
Foliage Color:
Deep Green
Flower Color:
Purple
Bloom Period:
Summer
Water Requirements:
Moderate
Care Instructions
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and growing conditions. Puts out lots of growth in moist, fertile soils, but is less apt to topple in dryish, infertile soils. Freely self-seeds in optimum growing conditions. This grass develops an extensive root system and is somewhat slow to establish, but, once established, has excellent drought tolerance and is easy to maintain. Cut stems to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear.