Grass, Red October Big Bluestem

Red October Bluestem is a narrow upright clump-forming native grass grown for its attractive foliage that start deep green with red highlights in spring, deepens to burgundy in fall, then after the first frost turns candy-apple-red mixed with scarlet. Even the turkey-foot shaped seed heads of Red October Big Bluestem are shades of red.  Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant.

Type:	Orn. Grass
Origins:	North America, GA Native
Height:	4 - 6'
Spread:	2 - 3'
Spacing:	None
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun
Bloom Color:	Red
Season of Interest:	Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Cut stems to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Milkweed, Tickseed, Black Eyed Susan

IMAGES: Photos by Matt Lavin, (1) Andropogon gerardii - big , (2)  Andropogon gerardii - big bluestem, (3) Photo by Tom Potterfield, Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem)

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.