Andropogon ternarius 'Black Mountain'
Splitbeard Bluestem, Silver Bluestem, Split Bluestem
Family: Poaceae Grass
| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Early Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, erosion control, massing |
| Height | 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Blue, green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |