Andropogon gerardii ‘Dancing Wind’ PP23,892
Blooming Time
Exposure
A vibrant cultivar of our native big bluestem, ‘Dancing Wind’ emerges in spring with tones of smoky grayish-blue foliage which later, during summer, develops rich burgundy highlights. And, shortly thereafter the entire plant is set ablaze with shades of scarlet and bronze, topped with deep purple ‘turkey foot’ inflorescences. Nice in combination with other grasses and perennials.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
6'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Features
Early in the season the foliage is smoky greyish-blue, developing rich burgundy highlights in the summer. Deep purple 'Turkey foot' inflorescences develop late in the summer, and persist until fall.
Landscape Value
Lovely from spring to fall, it combines nicely with other grasses and perennials.
Care
Watering:
'Dancing Wind' Big Bluestem is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Dancing Wind' Big Bluestem needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
'Dancing Wind' Big Bluestem should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.