Andropogon gerardii `Red October’ PP26,283
Blooming Time
Exposure
(Image Courtesy of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens) Introduced by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, this native big bluestem cultivar features green foliage with red tips, transitioning into deep burgundy by fall the brilliant scarlet after a few frosts. Large clumps of ‘Red October’ can provide incredible focal points of fall color, and is often used as a backdrop to other colorful perennials, the display is jaw dropping.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Tan to Brown
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
6'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Green foliage with red tips, transforming into deep burgundy for fall, the brilliant scarlet after a few frosts.
Landscape Value
Large clumps provide incredible focal points of fall color, often used as a backdrop to other colorful perennials, the fabulous late season color is jaw-dropping.
Care
Watering:
'Red October' Big Bluestem is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Red October' Big Bluestem is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Red October' Big Bluestem should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.