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Perennials, Grasses & Roses

ANDROPOGON gerardii 'Red October'
Common Name: Grass, Red October Big Bluestem

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Plant Type: Perennials, Grasses & Roses
Zone: 3 Foliage: Dark Green
Height: 5-6' Fall Foliage: Red
Width / Spread: 2-3' Flower: Burgundy
Habit: Upright Flower Season: Late Summer
Sun Requirements: Full Fruit:
Uses: Mass planting
Erosion Control
Naturalizing
Tolerance: Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Improved Native

Description:
Dark green blades have red tips. Red color spreads down the stem as summer fades, becoming bright red in fall. Burgundy seeds heads are shaped like a turkey foot. Excellent drought tolerance. IMPROVED NATIVE

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