{"product_id":"andropogon-blackhawks-big-blue-stem-grass","title":"Andropogon Grass - Big Bluestem, Black Hawks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis selection of native prairie grass has an impressive stature and beautiful seasonal foliage that develops dark purple highlights by mid summer, then turns near black in fall; plant in full sun for best color; an excellent screen or border plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL NAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAndropogon gerardii 'Black Hawks'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUN EXPOSURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOWER COLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOWERING TIME:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOLIAGE COLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with purple highlights turning near black by fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLD HARDINESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 \u003cem\u003e( Should survive up to -34.4° Celsius )\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER NEEDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to dry - Drought tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Winter Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantOFHeader\" class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantOFPara1\"\u003eBlackhawks Bluestem is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. 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":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0205\/4654\/products\/black_hawk.jpg?v=1542565695","url":"https:\/\/www.calgaryplants.com\/products\/andropogon-blackhawks-big-blue-stem-grass","provider":"Calgary Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}