Black Mountain Bluestem Size:1 Gallon It's so charming that it

It's so charming that it has spread from gardens and found a happy home in areas beyond its native range

They also appreciate a bit of shade and are incredibly drought-tolerant once they’re established

each about half an inch in diameter

affectionately known as hairy alum root

Excellent mixture of annuals and perennials that quail

Black Mountain Bluestem Size:1 Gallon It's so charming that itAndropogon ternarius 'Black Mountain" Andropogon tenarius varies across its natural range. This variant of Texas native, Splitbeard Bluestem, was found on Black Mountain, North Carolina by Terry Dalton of the North Carolina Arboretum. He chose it from his familys wild meadow because of its compact stature, staying 3' or under, and attractive blue green foliage. Flowering stems emerge blue green and develop pink and red hues later in summer. The