Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' - 1 quart pot
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' - 1 quart pot

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Common Name: Little Bluestem
Hardiness Zone: 3-9S/W Exposure: Sun
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Blooms In: Aug-Oct
Mature Height: 3-4' Spacing: 12"
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This tough Ornamental Grass has a well-mannered, upright habit and thick, blue-green blades. Use it as a vertical exclamation point in borders, or mass it to create a screen. You’ll love watching ground birds who seek cover in its leaves, and songbirds who come to feed on its seed. Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' plants thrive in poor, dry soil, too. PP 25,202

The genus Schizachyrium consists of approximately 70 species of grasses native to tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions around the world. Of the 9 species native to North America, only Schizachyrium scoparium, commonly referred to as Little Bluestem or Broomsedge, is in widespread commercial cultivation. Generally 2-4’ tall and upright in form, Schizachyrium cultivars are infused with colors from green to glaucous blues, purples, and fiery oranges and reds that fade to buff in winter. Small, wind-pollinated inflorescences (clusters of tiny individual flowers) appear in late summer with fluffy seed heads in fall, especially beautiful when they glow incandescent in low, slanting, winter sunlight. They provide important habitat, nesting opportunities and materials, along with high-value food for numerous birds, animals, and insects, and are the larval food plant for several rare butterflies. These deeply-rooted grasses are resilient and adaptable to various soil types, including acidic, poor, sandy, and rocky soils. Once established, they tend to be long-lived in the landscape. Their adaptability, deer-resistance, ecological importance, and visual appeal make Schizachyrium plants valuable for diverse purposes, including erosion control, prairie restoration plantings, habitat creation, sustainable landscaping, xeriscapes, naturalistic plantings, meadows, and for vertical accents and textural contrast in ornamental gardens. Plants prefer full sun and very well-drained, not overly-rich soils. They are tolerant of salt exposure and are exceptionally drought-tolerant making them ideal for low-rainfall areas or for gardeners looking to conserve water. Try interspersing Little Bluestem with Coneflower or Blazing Star (Gayfeather).

For more information on Schizachyrium, click Growing Guide.

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Latin Name Pronunciation: skits-ah-keer’ ee-um

Of the approximately seventy Schizachyrium species worldwide, 9 are native to North America, with only Schizachyrium scoparium in widespread commercial cultivation. These drought-tolerant, perennial, clump-forming, warm season grasses with deep roots actively grow from June into early September, remain green through hot weather and go dormant in fall, often standing upright through winter. They prefer full sun and very well-drained, not overly-rich soils and are salt-tolerant.

Growing Schizachyrium

Plant the crown just at soil level, or slightly above if you will be adding mulch. Spacing is indicated on the back of the plant tag. Shade, excess fertility or moisture will cause plants to flop.

Light: Sun

Watering: Low water needs, prefers dry soils and thrives in periods of drought. Water deeply when planting and supplement as needed to establish.

Fertilizer: Do not fertilize. Grows well in poor soil and excess nutrients can cause plants to flop. Mulch with previous season’s growth, sterile straw or gravel if possible. If mulching with wood products, apply sparingly and do not let it pile up around the crown.

Soil: Medium to dry well-drained soil. Tolerant of poor soil conditions including sandy, low-nutrient and acidic soils.

Pests/Diseases: Generally pest and disease free, although voles may feed on crown. Excess moisture-retaining wood product mulch can foster fungal diseases.

Dividing/Transplanting:  Little bluestem hardly ever needs dividing. If the center of the plant dies out as it ages or is hollowed out by voles, dig up the entire clump with a sharp sturdy spade and cut into sections for replanting. Dividing and transplanting are best done in spring when plants are actively growing but may be done when plants are still dormant.

End-of-Season Care:  We suggest you let these warm season grasses remain standing over the winter, cutting them down to 4-6” in spring. You can also cut them back when they turn brown in fall if you prefer (they’re a wonderful addition to dried bouquets), or on an agreeable winter day if they look bedraggled after a few storms. If voles are a problem in your garden, trim off shorter basal foliage in fall to deprive them of cover, but let taller stems with seeds remain. Left standing, dried grasses provide habitat and food for numerous birds, beneficial insects and animals, and will enliven your landscape with sound and texture.

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