Big Bluestem. Attractive architectural shaped blue-green leaves which turn purple in the autumn. The flowerheads are produced on long tall stems. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting, Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Andropogon gerardii
Attractive architectural shaped blue-green leaves which turn purple in the autumn. The flowerheads are produced on long tall stems.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Andropogon |
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Species | gerardii |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Big Bluestem |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, blue |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting, Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Group planting, Border, Dried flowers |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Division |
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