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Red October Big Bluestem Grass
Andropogon gerardii Red October PP#26,283
Regular price
$11.99
Sale price
$11.99
Regular price
$0.00
per Plant - 2.5" Pot
Sale |
Zones
3-9
ZONES
3-9
|
Good to grow! Zone
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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.
Shipping
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.
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Key Features
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Additional information
Mature Height
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Soil Type
Soil Moisture
Planting Time
Growing Zones
Neonicotinoid Free
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Can Send To PO Box
No
Ships to Hawaii & Alaska
No