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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...
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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.
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):
This ornamental grass thrives in dry, low-fertility soils and is low maintenance. Plant in sharply drained soil in full sun for the best results, and avoid overwatering or over-fertilising, especially in containers, as this can lead to weak growth, flopping, and increased susceptibility to disease.
Cut back old stems to their base in early winter to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage new growth. Larger clumps can be divided in spring to rejuvenate the plant and create additional specimens.
Ensuring good drainage is essential to keep this grass healthy and looking its best.
Cut back old stems to their base in early winter to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage new growth. Larger clumps can be divided in spring to rejuvenate the plant and create additional specimens.
Ensuring good drainage is essential to keep this grass healthy and looking its best.
Please note:
This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
