Andropogon ger. 'Hummelo' - P9

Description
With its blue-green leaf colouring, Big Bluestem 'Präriesommer' (Andropogon gerardii) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its upright and clump-forming growth. The light brown panicles of flowers adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and grows up to 60 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive red-brown autumn colouring * easy to care for * attractive flower panicles

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Big Bluestem 'Präriesommer' are blue-green, linear. Big Bluestem 'Präriesommer' turns bright red-brown in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Big Bluestem 'Präriesommer' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Big Bluestem 'Präriesommer' sets beautiful accents together with: Purple coneflower, garden myrtle aster.

Flower
The light brown flowers of Big Bluestem 'Präriesommer' appear in panicles from August to October.