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Red October© Big Bluestem

Andropogon gerardii 'Red October' PP# 26,283

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An upright clump with flattened leaves that begin as deep green with red highlights in spring. Red deepens in the fall and turns a bright scarlet red with first frost. Burgundy red seed heads bloom late summer and persist into winter. Reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide.
Hardy to -40°F
Maximum Elevation: 8,000 ft.


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  • Photo Courtesy of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Inc.
Description An upright clump with flattened leaves that begin as deep green with red highlights in spring. Red deepens in the fall and turns a bright scarlet red with first frost. Burgundy red seed heads bloom late summer and persist into winter. Reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide. Hardy to -40°F Maximum Elevation: 8,000 ft.
SKU AND-OCT
USDA Hardiness Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs Low
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 5-6 ft.
Mature Width 2-4 ft.
Name Red October© Big Bluestem