Red October Big Blue Stem
Botanical Name: Grass-Andropogon g. 'Red October'
Courtesy of the Wm. A. Natorp Company
About Red October Big Blue Stem
Easy to grow prairie grass with attractive foliage, upright shape and interesting seed heads. Blades emerge green with red highlights, mature to dark green and turn brilliant scarlet in fall. Adds color and a verticle accent to sunny beds and borders.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Red October Big Blue Stem
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Fall Color
Maroon and Red
Bloom Time:
Sept-Oct
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun
Growth Rate:
Medium
Mature Shape:
Upright
Mature Height:
4ft to 6ft
Mature Width:
2ft to 3ft
Attributes:
Tolerates Dry Soils
Deer – low browse