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Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'

Red October Big Bluestem

Slightly shorter than the straight species, has deep green foliage with red highlights. Deepens to a scarlet red for fall color.

  • Patent No: PP#26,283
  • Height: 4' – 6'
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: September, October
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics - Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Drought Tolerant
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
  • Flower Color

    • Red
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Spike
  • Flower Height

    • 4' to 6'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 4"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • North America

Possible Substitutions for Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'

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Matching Attributes
  • Height: 4' – 6'
  • Plant Habit: Upright
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Matching Attributes
  • Height: 4' – 6'
  • Plant Habit: Upright
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Matching Attributes
  • Height: 4' – 6'
  • Plant Habit: Upright

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