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RED OCTOBER BIG BLUESTEM
Andropogon gerardii
'Red October'
PP26283 Plant Propagation Prohibited
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THIS PLANT IS PROHIBITED IN THESE STATES: ID, OR, UT (Details)
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3 gallon Potted
(SKU: 12432)
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List Price $85.00 Per Plant
2 gallon Potted
(SKU: 12536)
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List Price $65.00 Per Plant
Eco gallon Potted
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List Price $43.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 4-6 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet
Buy Red October Big Bluestem online. Red October Big Bluestem is a clump forming grass featuring deep green spring foliage. As the seasons progress, the foliage turns orange-red in fall and bright red after first frost. A drought tolerant plant, it thrives in sunny, dry locations. Burgundy red seed heads emerge in late summer. A stunning selection for mass plantings.
Family: Poaceae · Common Name: Big Bluestem
Grasses cannot be shipped into Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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RED OCTOBER BIG BLUESTEM Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson/Maroon |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Fall Flowering |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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RED OCTOBER BIG BLUESTEM Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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