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Red October Bluestem
Red October Bluestem
$33.00
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Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'
Choose Red October Bluestem if you want a native grass that carries the garden into fall with blazing color. Green summer blades tip burgundy in the heat, then the whole plant ignites to wine-red and scarlet as nights cool. The tradeoff: it wants full sun and vertical room to do its thing.
Buy This If
- You want a native grass with standout fall color.
- You have room for real height.
- You like four-season, low-input structure.
Skip This If
- You need a tidy low mound.
- Your site is mostly shade.
- You dislike winter cleanup.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | Upright structure all season, then a genuine show of red and wine tones in fall. |
| Growth Rate | B | Builds steadily once established; not the fastest grass in year one. |
| Maintenance | B+ | Plan on one hard cutback before spring growth and avoid overfeeding. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother ornamental grasses; the bladed foliage is not a favorite, though hungry deer may nip tender new growth. |
| Small Space Fit | C | Better in open beds than squeezed beside walks, steps, or small patios. |
| Screening Value | B+ | Softens views and adds seasonal cover, but it is not a year-round evergreen screen. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Red October Bluestem for sunny, naturalistic beds where the homeowner wants late-season fireworks and vertical structure without planting another shrub row. It reads green and tidy through summer, then earns its keep in October.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 6 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 2.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9b |
| Spacing | 2 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clumping |
Customers Usually Ask
When does it turn red?
Blades tip burgundy in summer heat; the strongest red and wine color develops as fall nights cool.
Should I cut it back?
Yes, cut it down before new spring growth starts.
Is it good for a front walkway?
Usually no; choose a smaller grass unless the walkway bed is wide.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-42099
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