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The plum purple seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to early fall. Its attractive grassy leaves are green in colour with showy purple variegation. As an added bonus, the foliage turns gorgeous shades of burgundy, deep purple and black in the fall. The flowers are not ornamentally significant. The red stems can be quite attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAHeader\" class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara1\"\u003eBlackhawks Bluestem is an herbaceous perennial grass with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara2\"\u003eThis is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cut back to the ground in late winter before active growth resumes. It has no significant negative characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackhawks Bluestem is recommended for the following landscape applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"NetPS-LAPara3-ap\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical Accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedges\/Screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Garden Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGHeader\" class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara1\"\u003eBlackhawks Bluestem will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara2\"\u003eThis plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VN 30","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":22635033221,"sku":"B4 E-B","price":14.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0205\/4654\/products\/black_hawk.jpg?v=1542565695"},{"product_id":"calamagrostis-karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass-5-gallon","title":"Calamagrostis - Reed Grass Karl Foerster Feather - 5 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eKarl Foerster Reed Grass is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. The tan seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from late summer to late winter. It features bold plumes of rose flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its grassy leaves are green in colour. The foliage often turns tan in fall. 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It has attractive bluish-green foliage. The sword-like leaves are highly ornamental and remain bluish-green throughout the winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\" id=\"NetPS-PlantLAHeader\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara1\"\u003eSmall Soapweed \u003cspan\u003eYucca \u003c\/span\u003eis a multi-stemmed evergreen plant with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara2\"\u003eThis plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. 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It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara2\"\u003eThis plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is native to parts of North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara3\"\u003eSmall Soapweed Yucca makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. 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