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Karl's Cousin® Big Bluestem

Karl's Cousin® Big Bluestem

Andropogon geraldii 'Karl's Cousin'

Drought Tolerant Resists Deer Native to North America

SKU: G-ANDGKC
Collection: Grass
Tags: andropogon, bluestem, grass

Called the "Karl Foerster of Big Bluestem," Karl's Cousin maintains a similar upright habit and resists flopping. Its blue-green foliage turns purple-blue in fall. Long lasting, showy flower heads appear in late summer.

Details

Botanical NameAndropogon geraldii 'Karl's Cousin'
Height120cm
Spread40cm
ExposureFull Sun
HardinessZone 3
Flower ColourWhite
Bloom MonthsAugust, September
FeaturesDrought Tolerant, Native to North America, Resists Deer

Planting Instructions

Diagram of plant in large hole filled with soil
  • Remove from the growing container.
  • Dig a hole 2 times container size and same depth of container.
  • Refill with dry soil.
  • Water thoroughly after planting.