Red October Big Bluestem Japanese Maple Late-Winter Drama: Extra-large catkins provide

Late-Winter Drama: Extra-large catkins provide standout interest when the garden needs it most

and rain-garden edges

This hawthorn is known for late-spring to early-summer clusters of small white flowers

As nights cool

Red October Big Bluestem Japanese Maple Late-Winter Drama: Extra-large catkins provideRed October Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii 'Red October') Red October Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii 'Red October') is a bold native grass cultivar known for its striking red foliage and impressive vertical presence. This variety brings vibrant color and texture to prairie gardens, naturalistic landscapes, and mixed borders throughout the growing season. Distinctive Features 'Red October' typically grows 5 to 7 feet tall with upright clumps of