Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' (PBR)
little bluestem ( syn. Andropogon scoparius )
Slender blue-green foliage forms a dense clump, from which the wispy flowerspikes arise in late summer - around the same time as...
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Plant description
Slender blue-green foliage forms a dense clump, from which the wispy flowerspikes arise in late summer - around the same time as the foliage takes on a purplish red hue. The foliage colour of this striking grass then continues to intensify in autumn, becoming redder and redder before dying back for in winter. The clearly upright silhouette of Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation' will help add structure to the border, while the colour of the fiery foliage will draw the eye and create a handsome focal point.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Schizachyrium scoparium Standing Ovation (PBR):
Cut the old stems back to their base in early winter and divide larger clumps in spring.
Please note:
This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
