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'
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Drought Tolerant
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
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Flower Color
- Red
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 4' to 6'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Size
- 3" to 4"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- North America
Possible Substitutions for Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'
Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'
Purple Maiden Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Blue Switch Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'
Red Switch Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Plant Habit: Upright
Frequently Purchased With Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'
Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta
Lesser calamint
