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Andropogon ternarius 'Black Mountain'

Black Mountain Bluestem

• »  Tough and easy to grow
• »  Refined habit
• »  Blue stems in spring and summer
• »  Rusty red fall color

• Category:Perennial
• Hardiness Zone:6-9
• Height:18-24 in
• Spread:24-36 in
• Bloom Color: White Shades
• Foliage Color: Blue Shades, Red Shades

'Black Mountain' was a selection from Black Mountain, NC. Where it was noticed to have a more refined habit and grew more compact than the species. Stems start as a bluish-green and transition to a rusty red color with silvery-white inflorescences. Native to North America Black Mountain has nice fall color and is drought tolerant. Great selection for meadow or prairie plantings!