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Andropogon gerardii Indian Warrior
Big Blue Stem: Patent PP24999
Substantial dark green foliage; from the time it emerges until fall, it slowly turns red. Red flowers that also deepen in color all the way into October.
- » Dense, upright clump of blue-green leaves
- » Leaves turn a bronze-red in the fall and colour remains throughout the winter months
- » Three-pronged purple seed heads are held on sturdy stems
- » Seed heads start to appear in late summer and persist through fall
- » Bloom Time: Early autumn into winter
- » Flower Height: 175 cm
- » Foliage Height: 150 cm
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
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Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Juglan Tolerant |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Andropogon gerardii 'Indian Warrior'
Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Andropogon gerardii 'Indian Warrior'
Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun, tolerating drought, once established. Thrives in summer heat and humidity. This plant should be cut back in the spring to make way for new growth.
