{"product_id":"andropogon-gerardii-karls-cousin","title":"Andropogon gerardii 'Karl's Cousin'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndropogon gerardii 'Karl's Cousin'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a native warm season grass with upright blue green foliage that develops rich bronze and purple tones as the seasons progress. This tall prairie grass adds strong vertical structure and movement to landscapes while providing valuable habitat and seasonal interest from summer through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 - 6 ft x 2 - 3 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to dry well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis native prairie grass is found throughout much of North America and plays an important role in natural ecosystems by providing food and cover for wildlife while supporting healthy prairie habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides seeds for songbirds including sparrows and finches while offering valuable cover and nesting habitat through the colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native butterfly populations by providing important habitat and shelter for caterpillars throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Mammals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates protective cover for small mammals and other wildlife in meadow plantings and naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to allow room for its upright clumping habit and seasonal foliage display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for native gardens, prairie plantings, restoration areas, and large borders where its height and seasonal color can provide structure and movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vivid orange blooms and supports pollinators while complementing the grass’s upright texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides colorful summer flowers that pair well with the vertical form and prairie character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings bright yellow flowers and reliable late summer interest to native plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (Goldenrod)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds late season golden blooms and supports pollinators as the grass reaches peak fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePycnanthemum muticum (Mountain Mint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers silvery foliage and strong pollinator value while blending naturally with prairie style plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":46790574309537,"sku":"G ANDROPOGON GERARDII KARLS COUSIN","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/andropogon-gerardii-karls-cousin","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}