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Red October Andropogon Grass Plant

18.95
  • - Fountain Grass
  • - Height: 3-4 feet
  • - Hardiness Zone: 5-9
  • - Exposure: Part-Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Summer
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Red October Andropogon Grass Plant
Plant Features

The Red October Andropogon (Big Bluestem Grass) Plant is a lovely ornamental grass that grows quickly and adapts easily to a wide range of conditions. Featuring long, graceful grass shoots with red tips in the spring, it's most amazing in the fall at first frost. Watch as your unassuming grasses suddenly take on vivid hues of fiery red. A wonderful way to welcome winter!

Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours, Full Sun (6+ hours)
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Tolerates Sandy soil
Fertilizer When transplanted and then once every Spring
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread 3-4 feet
Habit Upright
Foliage Color Starts green and turns to crimson red in the fall
Features Cut Flower, Drought tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Fall Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point, Texture
Pet Friendly Yes
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