Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'
Red October Big Bluestem
The keyword for this stunner is 'red'. Red highlights on deep green leaves in spring then in autumn, the leaves redden, mature to burgundy, becoming absolutely scarlet at first frost.
- Category:Perennials
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants®
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Tall:3-6 Feet
- Wide:2-3 Feet
Attributes
| • | Attractive Foliage |
| • | Cold Tolerant |
| • | Cut Flower |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Dried Flower |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Bloomer |
| • | Fall Foliage |
| • | Fast Grower |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | High Humidity Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Upright |
Flower Color
| • | Red |
Foliage Color
| • | Red |
Best Usage
| • | Border or Bed |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Exposure
| • | Sun |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Additional Information about Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'
The keyword for this stunner is 'red'. Red highlights on deep green leaves in spring then in autumn, the leaves redden, mature to burgundy, becoming absolutely scarlet at first frost. Even the turkey foot seed heads are a burgundy red! This upright, tough native is particularly showy in a fall blooming perennial border. Asexual propagation prohibited.