Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'

AKA Andropogon scoparius 'Standing Ovation'
Sturdy upright stems with a blue cast, dark purple closer to the base
Leaves turn fiery-red in the fall and remain showy throughout the winter
Blades are thicker than other schizachyrium species
Silvery seedheads persist through the fall
Bloom Time: Late summer
Flower Height: 120 cm
Foliage Height: 90 cm
Grass Type: Warm Season

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Silver

HEIGHT:
90-120 cm

SPREAD:
50-70 cm

Size	Available	Price Per	25+	Qty
1g

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in an average well-drained soil, in full sun, tolerating drought, once established. Thrives in summer heat and humidity. Plants should be cut back in early spring to make way for new growth. Too much moisture or too fertile a soil will cause flowers to fall over, creating a messy look. Best used in masses, to wave in breezes.

Additional Notes about Standing Ovation Little Bluestem:

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.