A close up of Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' Big Bluestem  grass.
Andropogon gerardii 'Black Hawk' (Big Bluestem) grass in a garden.

Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' (Big Bluestem) Unity Grown

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Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' is a cultivar of Andropogon gerardii, also called big bluestem, an upright, perennial prairie grass native to most areas of the United States.The 'Blackhawks' cultivar is noted for its colorful foliage, which emerges dark green in the spring, but begins to turn purple in late summer and eventually nearly black by the early fall.

Andropogon gerardii generally prefers full sun and well-drained soil, but it can thrive in a variety of soils and conditions, and can grow to four to five feet tall, with flowers occasionally adding up to three extra feet. Airy purplish flowers appear in late summer before turning to persistent seed heads, which last through the winter and provide a food source for migrating and overwintering birds. An equally excellent choice for sunny, drought-prone gardens or for erosion management projects, 'Blackhawks' is a colorful cultivar with excellent ecological benefits.

This Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' selection was grown from seed here at Unity Church Hill Nursery.

Native to U.S., Native to Maryland, and Native to Eastern Shore
Mature Plant Height: Tall: 49-72"
Deciduous
Sun (6+ hours)
Soil Moisture: Wide Tolerance
Soil Type: Wide Tolerance
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage color: Green and Purple
Features: Attracts Birds, Fall Color, Host Plant for Butterflies or Moths, and Winter Interest
Tolerances: Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, and Wet Soil Tolerant
Garden Type: Meadow, Rock Garden, Small Space, Rain Garden, and Wetland Restoration

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