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Andropogon gerardii 'Red October' - 2 gallonDescriptionAndropogon gerardii 'Red October'
Big Blue Stem
Flower Color Red
Flower Shape and Structure Notes (Flower). 3-part finger-like flower clusters to 4 inches long.
Flower Size Less than 1-inch
Bloom Time August, September, October
Foliage Leaf. Dark green with burgundy tips, which turn bright red in fall.
Fall Interest Red Foliage
Fruit/Berry/Seed Red, Interesting Fruit. Seed heads look like turkey feet.
Plant type Grass
Habit and Form Upright/Vase-shaped, Clumping
Height 4-8 feet
Spread 2-4 feet
Water Requirements: Drought tolerant, Less than average moisture, Average moisture
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Adaptable, Low fertility, Well-drained, Moderately Fertile
Horticultural Uses Specimen, Will naturalize (although we haven't seen this in the border)
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