Product Description
Andropogon g. 'Indian Warrior' PPAF
Common Name: Grass-Ornamental, Big blue stem, Turkey Foot
Zone 3 to 9, Full sun
Plants reach 5 to 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide.
- Forms a tall, strictly upright clump of green foliage that takes on dusky purple tones in midsummer
- Red highlights appear in early fall
- In late summer, glossy deep purple, three-branched inflorescences are produced on reddish stems
- Use for screening or restoring prairies
- 'Indian Warrior' forms a tall, upright clump of green foliage that begins to take on dusky purple tones as early as midsummer. In late summer, glossy deep purple, three-branched inflorescences that vaguely resemble a turkey's foot (hence the common name) are produced on reddish stems. When they first open, tiny bright red-orange pollen sacs dangle from the flowers and are quite visible even from a distance. In cooler weather, the foliage changes from green to a deep smoky purple with red highlights.
Grows best in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and growing conditions, 'Indian Warrior' grows well in moist, fertile soils, but is less apt to topple in dryish, infertile soils. This develops an extensive root system and is somewhat slow to establish, but, once established, has excellent drought tolerance and is easy to maintain. Cut stems to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear. It is very low maintenance and long lived once established.
Attributes: Border plants, Cut flower or foliage, Dried flower or seed heads, Mass Planting, Specimen or focal point plant, Deer resistant. Perfect to use as a screen in the garden.
Not available for shipment to CA
Twenty (20) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 4.25 inches deep x 2.75 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
