Black Mountain Bluestem
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Andropogon ternarius 'Black Mountain"
Andropogon tenarius varies across its natural range. This variant of Texas native, Splitbeard Bluestem, was found on Black Mountain, North Carolina by Terry Dalton of the North Carolina Arboretum. He chose it from his family’s wild meadow because of its compact stature, staying 3' or under, and attractive blue green foliage. Flowering stems emerge blue green and develop pink and red hues later in summer. The inflorescences have spikelets covered in silvery, white hairs. The effect is shimmering white tufts that contrast with the stems and sparkle in the sunlight.
Best grown in full sun and well-draining, sandy or silty loams. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions including dry, clayey, gravely, and poor soils. It is tolerant of drought once established. Prefers not to be fertilized. Cut back in late winter or early spring to make room for new growth. Birds and small mammals will appreciate its seeds.
Height: 1.5'-3'
Spread: 1’-1.5'
Bloom: September-November
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 6-9
Origin: North Carolina
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 10-15 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
