Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' - Big Bluestem cultivar toxic which is fatally toxic in

which is fatally toxic in all parts

but developed through crosses with native species collected in Texas and Oklahoma

Neolasioptera eupatorii

The aromatic root has been used medicinally as well as to flavor root beer

There are a couple of reasons for this

Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' - Big Bluestem cultivar toxic which is fatally toxic inSizes available: #1 (Trade gallon) Basics: zones 3 9, 4 5' x 1. 5 2', full sun, The blooms are a purply, brownish red and emerge on stalks held above the foliage in late summer to early fall, this grass has dark green foliage in the spring that turns almost black as the temperature drops, likes moist to dry well drained soil, is drought tolerant once established and not picky as to pH. Common names: Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot Grass Family: Poaceae