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Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot 'Red October'

Andropogongerardii

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Andropogon (an-dro-POH-gon)

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Species

gerardii (jer-AR-dee-eye)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral

negative

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