Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’

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Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’ PP27949

‘Blackhawks’ PP27949 Big Bluestem

An Intrinsic Introduction! Deeper green foliage takes on dee purple background in mid-summer deepening to dark purple and near black in some parts of the plant. Upright 5’+ tall plants will stand out in the landscape, especially with other tall grass. Full sun, average soil.

 

Height: 5.0 Feet

Spread: 2.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Foliage Color: Purple shades Near-black shades

Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements: Low to Average Water Needs

Bloomtime: Late Summer

Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads , Fall Color

Growth Rate: Medium

Garden Style: Asian, Cottage, Eclectic, Formal, Modern

Other Features: Border, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Specimen, Focal Point

Origin: Native to North America

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ContentAndropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' PP27949
'Blackhawks' PP27949 Big Bluestem
An Intrinsic Introduction! Deeper green foliage takes on dee purple background in mid-summer deepening to dark purple and near black in some parts of the plant. Upright 5'+ tall plants will stand out in the landscape, especially with other tall grass. Full sun, average soil.   Height: 5.0 Feet Spread: 2.0 Feet Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Foliage Color: Purple shades Near-black shades Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Water Requirements: Low to Average Water Needs Bloomtime: Late Summer Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads , Fall Color Growth Rate: Medium Garden Style: Asian, Cottage, Eclectic, Formal, Modern Other Features: Border, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Specimen, Focal Point Origin: Native to North America
Dianthus Star™ Single Fire Star Whetman Star Pinks USDA Zone: 5-9 A selection of the Border Pinks or Cheddar Pinks, a group of Dianthus that are a favorite for planting in rock gardens or using as a border edging. This British introduction forms a mound of grassy grey-green foliage, with an early summer display of fragrant fiery-red single flowers with a crimson eyezone. Shear plants back lightly after blooming to maintain a tight, compact habit. Inclined to repeat flower in the fall. Plants require good drainage and are an excellent choice for hot dry sites or gravelly soils. Combines beautifully with other low alpine or edging plants. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen. One of the Star™ Single collection from Whetman Pinks in Devon, UK. USPP#14895, CPBR#3111: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF. Sun Exposure   Full Sun Soil Type   Normal or Sandy Soil pH   Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture   Dry Care Level   Easy Flower Color   Red Blooming Time   Early Summer   Mid-Summer   Late Spring Foliage Color   Grey Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form   Alpine & Rock Attracts Butterflies   Attracts Hummingbirds Border    Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant    Edging Evergreen   Fragrant Flower Head Size   Small Height 6-8 inches Spread    8-10 inches Foot Traffic    None Growth Rate    SlowRudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ Goldsturm Coneflower USDA Zone: 3-9 Among the best border perennials available, this is a selection of one of our native North American wildflowers. Plants make a bushy, upright clump with a profuse display of brown-eyed, golden-orange daisies from midsummer through the fall. Seedheads have good winter interest. A terrific choice for mass planting, combining especially well with ornamental grasses. Excellent for cutting. Removing faded flowers regularly will greatly increase the blooming time. Plants may be easily divided in early spring. Attractive to butterflies. A former Perennial Plant of the Year in 1999. Sun Exposure   Full Sun or Partial Shade Soil Type   Normal or Sandy or Clay Soil pH   Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture Average or Moist Care Level Easy Flower Color   Brown Gold Orange Blooming Time Mid-Summer   Late Summer Early Fall   Mid Fall Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form   Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds    Border Containers   Cut Flower Deer Resistant    Dried Flower Rabbit Resistant   Massed Specimen    Wild Flower Flower Head Size   Large Height 23-29 inches Spread    18-23 inches Foot Traffic    None Growth Rate    MediumGaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Red Shades’ Blanket Flower USDA Zone: 3-9 Blanket Flowers are valuable for their very long season of bloom. This selection blooms profusely even in the first year, forming a low, compact mound. large, crimson-red daisies, some with yellow tips, appearing from June into the autumn. Thrives in hot, sunny sites. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Not the best choice for heavy clay soil that will stay wet through the winter. Removing faded flowers will encourage constant blooming. Sister color to G. ‘Arizona Sun’, the All-America Selections and Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner. Sun Exposure   Full Sun Soil Type   Normal or Sandy Soil pH   Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture   Dry Care Level   Easy Flower Color   Red   Yellow Blooming Time   Early Summer   Mid-Summer   Late Summer   Early Fall Foliage Color   Light Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form    Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds   Border Containers    Cut Flower Deer Resistant    Drought Tolerant Edging    Rabbit Resistant Massed Flower Head Size   Large Height   10-12 inches Spread    10-12 inches Foot Traffic    None Growth Rate    MediumEchinacea × hybrida Sombrero® Hot Coral Hybrid Coneflower USDA Zone: 5-9 A new series of Coneflower bred to produce well-branched, sturdy and compact plants featuring a high bud count. This selection produces very large, single flowers with hot, orange-red overlapping petals surrounding a large brown cone. Ideal for sunny borders and growing in mixed containers. Attractive to butterflies. Excellent for cutting. Coneflowers begin blooming midsummer and continue for months if faded flowers are regularly removed. However, keeping some dried flower heads on the plants in fall will provide food for wintering song birds. Dried seed heads also add interest to the winter garden. USPP#23097: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Sun Exposure   Full Sun Soil Type   Normal or Sandy or Clay Soil pH   Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist Care Level   Easy Flower Color   Orange   Red Blooming Time   Mid-Summer   Late Summer   Early Fall Foliage Color   Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form    Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds   Border Containers    Cut Flower Deer Resistant   Dried Flower Drought Tolerant    Massed Specimen Flower Head Size   Large Height    21-23 inches Spread    16-21 inches Foot Traffic    None Growth Rate    MediumAstilbe japonica ‘Montgomery’ Japanese Astilbe USDA Zone: 3-9 Astilbe are a popular choice for shady gardens, where they perform well if given a rich, moist soil and regular watering. This midsized selection has full plumes of deep cherry red, over a bushy mound of elegant, lacy green leaves. Also thrives in tubs or mixed containers. Fertilize in April and June. Excellent for cutting. Seed heads may be removed or left on the plant for winter interest. Plants should be divided every 2 to 3 years, in early spring. May tolerate full sun in cool summer regions. Sun Exposure   Partial Shade or Full Shade Soil Type   Sandy or Clay Soil pH   Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture   Average or Moist Care Level   Easy Flower Color   Red Blooming Time   Early Summer Mid-Summer Foliage Color   Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form   Border Containers   Cut Flower Deer Resistant    Rabbit Resistant Massed Specimen Waterside   Woodland Flower Head Size   Very Large Height    21-23 inches Spread    18-23 inches Foot Traffic    None Growth Rate   Medium
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