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Schizachyrium

'Standing Ovation'

LITTLE BLUE STEM

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

March, August, September, October, November, December

Exposure

Height

24 – 36", 3 – 4', 4 – 6'

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant, Moist Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

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

Schizachyrium ‘Standing Ovation’

Blue leaf blades with red tips are wider than species. 3-4′ tall. Tight, upright habit. Full sun; well-drained soil. Plants typically remain upright and rigid in rich soils. Drought tolerant. Salt tolerant. Long lasting red-maroon fall color. Fluffy seed heads a winter bird food source. NE U.S. native species. Zone 3.

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