Little Bluestem, Popotillo Azul, Blue Stem, Broom Beard Grass, Broom Grass, Bunchgrass, Prairie Grass, Wire Grass, Andropogon scoparius, Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' PP #25,202
Exceptionally sturdy stems that don't flop over, even in high winds and heavy rain. Striking blue-green foliage adds great contrast with hints of green, pink, and purple. Foliage color softens in late summer then develops fiery red and orange hues in fall. Showy silver plumes develop seed heads that persist through winter, providing forage for birds.
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 18" - 24" (in) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging |
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Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)
Little Bluestem, Popotillo Azul, Blue Stem, Broom Beard Grass, Broom Grass, Bunchgrass, Prairie Grass, Wire Grass, Andropogon scoparius, Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' PP #25,202
Exceptionally sturdy stems that don't flop over, even in high winds and heavy rain. Striking blue-green foliage adds great contrast with hints of green, pink, and purple. Foliage color softens in late summer then develops fiery red and orange hues in fall. Showy silver plumes develop seed heads that persist through winter, providing forage for birds. |
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