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Grass, Blackhawks #2

$1799

Blackhawks Grass Big Bluestem
Andropogon gerardii

  • Height: Typically 4–6 feet tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
  • Spread: Approximately 3–4 feet wide
  • Spacing: Plant 3–4 feet apart for a neat, textural display
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Deciduous
  • Native to North America

Description

Blackhawks Grass Big Bluestem brings a stunning splash of native prairie beauty to Michigan landscapes. This magnificent perennial grass showcases arching blue-green foliage that matures into a beautiful silvery-green tone as the season progresses. In summer, its delicate, feathery seed heads add refined textural interest, though the fruit is not a significant aspect of the plant. Compact and satisfying in form, Blackhawks Grass Big Bluestem creates a tidy, inspiring accent—ideal for naturalized areas or container displays in smaller spaces.

General Care

  • Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct light daily for optimal growth.
  • Watering: 

    Gingko Saratoga
    Ginkgo biloba 'Saratoga'

    Height: Typically 30–40 feet tall
    Spread: Approximately 20–30 feet wide
    Spacing: Plant 20–30 feet apart for full canopy development
    Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
    Deciduous
    Shade tree

    Description
    Gingko Saratoga is a gorgeous, refined selection of the ancient ginkgo tree, prized for its elegant form, fan-shaped foliage, and standout fall color. With a more compact, rounded habit than standard ginkgo varieties, Saratoga fits beautifully into modern landscapes while still delivering grand visual impact. The lovely, slightly ruffled green leaves emerge in spring and hold their color until autumn, when they turn a stunning, buttery yellow before dropping almost all at once in a dramatic seasonal display.

    This non-fruiting male cultivar keeps the landscape fresh and tidy, free from the mess associated with fruiting types. Ideal for city streets, large yards, or as a specimen shade tree, it brings satisfying structure and movement year-round.

    General Care

    • Sunlight: Prefers full sun
    • Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish deep roots and support healthy canopy growth; once established, minimal supplemental watering is needed except during extended dry periods
    • Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature
    • Pruning: Prune in late winter to shape if needed or remove any damaged limbs

    With its magnificent golden fall color, clean habit, and bold foliage, Gingko Saratoga is a refreshing, long-lived tree that makes a polished statement in any landscape.

  • Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature, keeping mulch slightly away from the base to ensure proper airflow.
  • Pruning: Remove any dead or discolored foliage in the fall to maintain a polished appearance and encourage fresh growth in the spring.

Blackhawks Grass Big Bluestem adds a gorgeous, textural accent to Michigan landscapes, offering an uplifting touch of native prairie elegance that refreshes and elevates any outdoor space.