Andropogon gerardii 'Red October' - Big Bluestem
Botanical name       : Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'Â
Common name          : Big Bluestem, BeardgrassÂ
Colour               : Brown-red, red autumn colourÂ
Flowering time       : July - SeptemberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 150 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : Dry, NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -35°C  (USDA Zone 4)Â
Spacing              : ± 35 cm (± 8 per m²)Â
Details              : -Â
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Beardgrass (Andropogon):Beardgrass (Andropogon) is a grass from the warmer regions of America. Tall annual or perennial grasses with spike like racemes. The leaves of Beardgrass can have a red or purple/blue sheen over them and turn to stunning reds in autumn. The flowers of Beardgrass are striking, with large hanging pollen buds. The plant prefers a place in the full sun and in poorish soil. Otherwise the plant will fall over. Beardgrass is a must in a prairie garden.Big Bluestem - Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'