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Andropogon gerardii

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Attractive architectural shaped blue-green leaves which turn purple in the autumn. The flowerheads are produced on long tall stems.

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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.

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Andropogon

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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