Blackhawks
ActiveAndropogon gerardii Vitman · Big bluestem
Horvath Brent Arpad
Red October
ActiveAndropogon gerardii Vitman Big bluestem · Agricultural · bred by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Inc.
also searched as: ред октобер
Variety description
10 August 2026
Perennial warm-season grass forms dense clumps with a height of 1.5 to 1.8 meters. Linear leaves have a dark green hue with reddish inclusions in spring and summer, and turn into saturated red, scarlet, or burgundy tones in autumn.
The plant forms dark red inflorescences of the "Indian grass" type, appearing from August to October. The variety has strong upright stems and is resistant to lodging, drought, soil salinity, and soil compaction. Winter hardiness corresponds to USDA zones 3–9.
Prefers well-drained soils, including sandy and clayey soils. Under conditions of excessive fertility or high moisture, the clump may lose its vertical stability. It is used in landscape design to create color accents, in prairie-style plantings, and for erosion control.
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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights
Parties
- Breeder
- Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Inc. 8 Developed the variety
- Applicant
- Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Inc. 8 Submitted the application to the register
Plant breeders' rights
The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.
United States of America
№ 13998071
Active
- Application filed 30 September 2013
- Registered 29 December 2015
- Currently active indefinite in the register
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