Andropogon gerardii 'Holy Smoke'
Andropogon gerardii 'Holy Smoke'

Andropogon gerardii 'Holy Smoke'

Holy Smoke Big Bluestem

  • Colorful foliage
  • Easy, low-maintenance plant
  • Dramatic focal point

Tall and vigorous this outstanding native grass is easy to grow and offers the bonus of incredible purple and red foliage color as the weather cools in fall and a plethora of seed that native songbirds love. Perfect for massing! Outstanding landscape color especially in fall. Very easy to grow. Deer and drought tolerant.  Outstanding for planting in waves of color.

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Attributes
• Fall Color
• Ornamental Grass
Foliage Color
• Purple
• Red
Maintenance and Care
• Fast Growing
• Low Maintenance
• Vigorous
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Andropogon gerardii 'Holy Smoke'

Andropogon gerardii is very tolerant of diverse conditions, but is most often found in full sun, dry and sandy to clay soils. It grows quickly in moist, fertile soils, but is more likely to bend and fall over. Clumps can be divided in early summer, but bring a sturdy shovel! Cut back grass in late winter or early spring.