- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 18 - 24 - Inches
- Mature Spread 18 - 24 - Inches
- Growing Zones 6 - 9
Ornamental Grasses are very tough, durable plants that carry a lot of weight in gardens that have poor dry soils. Black Mountain is a sport of Little Bluestem that will not disappoint. It will tolerate some of the worst growing conditions while also giving you a great variety of colors throughout the summer. New growth is a silvery blue with a pink tinge. The flowerheads late in the summer are a bright silver and the blades of this grass turn a deep maroon purple late in the fall.
Black Mountain BlueStem has a compact growth habit that makes it useful at the front of an ornamental grass bed or in a container for a more modern garden feel. Smaller gardens can include this grass and have four seasons of interest in one plant. Deer do not browse on ornamental grasses and there are few diseases that are a problem.
Black Mountain BlueStem Care
Ornamental Grasses perform best in full sun. They also like a constantly moist soil that is well drained. Excellent drainage throughout the winter is very important to protect against root rot. As a rule, Ornamental Grasses grow bigger the more you water them. They also are extremely drought tolerant if they have established well. Extra irrigation is not normally needed after the first couple of years. Soil pH and texture is not much of an issue. Fertilizing is rarely needed.
Cutting back Black Mountain is only done once a year. Early in the spring when the new growth is starting is a good time to take the whale plant back to 6 inches above the soil. The new vigorous growth will appear very quickly after. Leaving the seed heads and stems alone during the winter will provide food and cover for wildlife in your garden, while creating interesting structure when other perennials are hibernating.
Black Mountain BlueStem Spacing
Black Mountain BlueStem has a mature height and width of 24-36 inches. It should be planted at 30 inches, center on center, to provide for good air circulation. Planting this grass in a container will require a pot of at least 24 inches in diameter.
Black Mountain Bluestem Grass Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 24 - Inches |
| Mature Spread: 24 - 36 Inches |
| Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches |
| Habit: Clumping, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue, Red |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Disease |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Black Mountain Bluestem Grass |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: ANDROPOGON T. `BLACK MOUNTAIN` |
- SKU:
- 1231010771-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations