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Blackhawks Big Bluestem Grass

Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’

Blackhawks Big Bluestem Grass is a vigorous, warm-season native prized for its bold seasonal colour, shifting from rich green in summer to dramatic purple and nearly black tones in fall.

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Blackhawks Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks') — vigorous, warm-season native prized for its bold seasonal colour, shifting from rich green

About Blackhawks Big Bluestem Grass and growing it in Alberta

Its upright, clumping form brings striking texture to prairies, meadows, and urban plantings while supporting pollinators and wildlife. Heat and drought tolerant, it adapts to varied soils, though it may face rust or leaf spot, self-seed, and spread via deep rhizomes in ideal conditions.

Plant Specifications

  • Zone: 3
  • Height: 1.5 metres
  • Spread: 0.6 metres

Features of Blackhawks Big Bluestem Grass

  • Full Sun

  • Drought Resilient

  • Attracts Birds

  • Deer Resilient

  • Fall Colour

  • Winter Interest

  • Cut Flower

  • Erosion Control

  • Native Plant

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