Red October Blue Stem Grass
(Andropogon gerardii 'Red October')
Bring bold colour and graceful texture to your landscape with Red October Blue Stem Grass, a striking ornamental grass that transforms throughout the seasons. This native North American prairie grass emerges in spring with deep green foliage, gradually developing rich burgundy tones that intensify to brilliant crimson-red by fall—especially after the first frost.
Exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant, Red October thrives in Manitoba’s variable climate, performing reliably in full sun and poor to average soils. Tall, upright blades provide vertical interest and movement in the garden, while late-season seed heads add visual appeal and food for birds.
Perfect for modern landscapes, prairie gardens, or naturalized plantings, this low-maintenance grass is both deer-resistant and environmentally beneficial.
Red October Blue Stem Grass Andropogon (1 Gallon Pot)
Features:
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Foliage Colour: Green in spring, turning burgundy to fiery red in fall
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Growth Habit: Upright, clumping form; tall and architectural
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Light Requirements: Full sun
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Bloom Time: Late summer; seed heads persist into winter
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Water Needs: Low once established; drought-tolerant
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Maintenance: Very low; cut back in early spring
Perfect For:
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Prairie-style and native plant landscapes
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Fall colour and four-season interest
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Wildlife-friendly and drought-tolerant gardens
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Low-maintenance borders and mass plantings
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Cold-hardy gardens in Manitoba and across Canada
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