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Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'
Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'
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Big Blue Stem
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Shorter species with exceptional clumping and upright growth habit. Dark green summer foliage turns purple-red in fall and then eventually bright scarlet-red after the first frost. Burgundy-red flowers bloom in August.
- · Short for the species
- · Easy maintenance
- · Excellent drought tolerance
Recommended Substitution
Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
Big Blue Stem
A seedling selection of 'Red October', this native grass was chosen for its ever changing color throughout the season. Upright dark green foliage in summer will begin to turn red and then dark purple-black by September, as the nights get cooler.
| Item # | Pack | Size | Avail Units | Avail Plants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4575755
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30 | 3" Plug | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | Login for Pricing |
Height:
4-6 ft
Spread:
2-3 ft
Zone:
4-9
Exposure
| • | Sun Tolerant |
Soil Moisture Needs
| • | Average Soil |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Border |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Mass Plant |
Growth Rate in the Garden
| • | Slow |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Summer / Early Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Summer |
