Common Name: Holy Smoke Big Bluestem
Patent: PPAF
Bloomtime: September to February
Exposure: Full Sun
Height: 1.2-1.8 m (4-6')
Spread: 0.6-0.9 m (2-3')
Spacing: 0.6-0.9 m (2-3')
Water: Low to average water needs
Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Zone: 3
Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer
Drought Tolerant: Good drought tolerance once established
Characteristics: Forms a spreading clump of upright, silvery foliage, tinged with purples and reds that intensify in fall., Flowers and seedheads are held above the foliage on strong stems, Excellent massed in wildflower meadows, prairie gardens and naturalized areas. Also effective at the back of the border and to create a natural screen. Good choice for erosion control.,