Andropogon gerardii Indian Warrior (Big Bluestem)
Lustrous blooms of rich purple are produced in late summer on red-brown stems. The foliage turns from green to dark grey-purple once the cooler weather arrives. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late summer
5-6 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Feuille vert, pourpre mi été, rouge pourpre mi automne, croissance modérée, fleur pourpre fin été, hauteur 170 cm x largeur 50 cm, plein soleil. *Propagation asexuée non autorisée est interdite
Zone | Zone 3 |
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Exposure | Full Sun |
Moisture | Low to Moderate Moisture |
Native to | Native Cultivar |
Patent Info | PP# 24,999 |

Bright orange-yellow flowers bloom on top of tall hairy stems, and give way to seed pods. Leaves are speared and narrow. Despite it’s common name, this particular species of milkweed has no milky sap. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid summer to early fall
1-3 ft tall x 1-3 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
Moderate salt tolerance
Drought resistant
Deer resistant
Fleur orange ou jaune, croissance modérée, fleurit mi été à début automne, suivie par les fruits, hauteur 75 cm x largeur 75 cm, plein soleil.

Dark violet, thin daisy-like flowers grow thickly on green foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer to late fall
1.5-2 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Moderate salt tolerance
Attracts butterflies
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Fleur pourpre foncé, feuille verte, croissance modérée, fleurit fin été à fin automne, hauteur 50 cm x largeur 80 cm, plein soleil.

This tall, slender perennial features widely branched inflorescence bearing fluffy blooms of purple, red, or white flowers that are a magnet for Monarch butterflies. The bright green, narrow grass-like foliage turns a shade of rich bronze in fall. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late-summer
2-4 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fleurs hérissés paniculés violets feuillage verte herbeux, taux de croissance modérée, fleurit mi à tard été, attire papillons, tolérant à la sécheresse, 60-120 cm de haut x 30-45 cm de large

Masses of bright yellow ray flowers with dark brown centres bloom on bright green, hairy foliage in a compact habit. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to late summer
2-3 ft tall x 2-3 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fleur jaune clair, cône brun, croissance modérée, fleurit début été à début automne, plein soleil à mi ombre.

This graceful, fine-textured perennial grass features slender blue-green stems that become mahogany in the fall and sprout shiny white tufts. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
3 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide
Attracts birds and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Feuillage bleu vert, fleur rouge pourpre, feuillage d’automne orange, croissance rapide, fleurit fin été, hauteur 90 cm x largeur 45 cm, plein soleil à mi ombre.
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Planate leaves emerge blue-green in the spring and turn green with touches of red as the warmer weather comes, then take on burgundy-lavender tones in the fall. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late summer
4-6 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Deer resistant
Feuillage vert teinté rouge, fleur rouge pourpre, croissance rapide, fleurit fin été, hauteur 150 cm x hauteur 75 cm, plein soleil à mi ombre.
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Deep purple-burgundy flowers are held on red stems and rise above green foliage with red tips that transition to deep red in fall. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms midsummer to late fall
6 ft tall x 2 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Deer resistant
Fleurs violet foncé bourgogne, tiges rouges, feuillage vert, pointes rouges, rouge foncé en automne, fleurit mi-été à tard automne, 180cm de haut x 60cm de large, plein soleil