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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'

Little Bluestem


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Blue-green foliage turns shades of red, orange and purple in the fall
  • Seed heads are of interest to birds for feeding and nesting
  • Provides landscape interest summer, fall and winter
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Garden
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Native
Native
No Fertilizing
No Fertilizing



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers full sun.  Easy to grow. Adapts to most any soil condition.  Drought tolerant.  Cut back grass in late fall or early spring 4-6" above groung level.


Height: 36-48 in
Spread: 6-12 in
Price Level 1: $29.99~#2
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Zone: 3-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • No Fertilizing
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Great Foliage
  • Fall Color
  • Focal Point
  • Garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Native

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Blue
  • Red
  • Purple

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Fall

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water