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Red October Big Bluestem Grass

Andropogon gerardii Red October PP#26,283

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'Red October' Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii) is a striking ornamental native prairie grass. This stunning, large bluestem cultivar adds architectural interest and a injects a dose of rich scarlet color that contrasts beautifully with the tawny browns and greys of autumn. Red October emerges with strong red foliage highlights in spring, and after frost, it finishes the season in deep, glorious scarlet. With year-long visual interest, Red October is great for meadow and back of border installations, and is widely adapted to many soil types. Clump forming grass will grow in neat mounds. (Andropogon gerardii)

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Description

60” tall x 24” wide. Set your meadows aglow with 'Red October' Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii). A large bluestem variety originally bred for its upright habit, this exciting 6-foot cultivar is a clump forming tall grass that emerges in spring with red highlights on narrow green leaves. Densely packed terminal inflorescences are borne in late summer/early autumn. In fall, even the seed heads show strong coloration. Plant ‘Red October’ in dry to average soils in full sun, watering regularly during the first season to establish the plant. Though this big bluestem can tolerate partial shade, it may be prone to flopping in such conditions and will not bloom as prolifically. Particularly suited to meadow installations where the foliage can be fully appreciated, ‘Red October’ is long-lived and will do well for several years without the need for division.

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Low Maintenance
  • Erosion Control
  • Deer Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Late summer

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Waterwise

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Mature Height

60-72" tall (5-6' tall)

Mature Spread

18-24" wide

Growing Zones

  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Ideal Region

  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Non-GMO

No
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