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Schizachyrium scoparium

'Ha Ha Tonka'

LITTLE BLUESTEM

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Exposure

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Nice Fall Foliage, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable, Salt Tolerant, Winter Interest

Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Ha Ha Tonka’

Unusual form of the species with hairy leaves soft to the touch. Silver inflorescences in August remain effective through winter. 4′ tall. Full sun, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Salt tolerant. Fluffy seed heads a winter bird food source. NE U.S. native species. Zone 3.

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