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Andropogon gerardii 'Holy Smoke'
Holy Smoke Big Bluestem: Patent PP33,929
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- » Easy, low-maintenance plant
- » Dramatic focal point
- Category:Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Height:5-6 ft
- Spread:3-4 ft
- Foliage Color: Purple Shades, Red Shades
Tall and vigorous this outstanding native grass is easy to grow and offers the bonus of incredible purple and red foliage color as the weather cools in fall and a plethora of seed that native songbirds love. Perfect for massing! Outstanding landscape color especially in fall. Very easy to grow. Deer and drought tolerant. Outstanding for planting in waves of color.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Andropogon gerardii 'Holy Smoke'
Andropogon gerardii is very tolerant of diverse conditions, but is most often found in full sun, dry and sandy to clay soils. It grows quickly in moist, fertile soils, but is more likely to bend and fall over. Clumps can be divided in early summer, but bring a sturdy shovel! Cut back grass in late winter or early spring.