Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze'

Also Known As

Blaze Little Bluestem
Little Bluestem Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze' plant details

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: clumping, cutting garden, fall color, mass-planting, self-sowing, winter interest, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named for its BLAZE of pink-orange-to-red-purple! Fall color, the 1-2' tufts of soft green grass of this adaptable, drought-tolerant native are topped by airy, and cuttable, plumes of flowers and seeds on 2-3' stems; an asset anywhere. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A selection of this fine-bladed clump-forming prairie grass species that sports outstanding red-orange color in fall and golden in winter. Produces small white flowers along the stems in fall.

By: Deer Country Gardens

True to its name, 'Blaze' displays intense fall colors ranging from pinkish orange to russet-red to purple, often persisting through the winter. This Schizachyrium works well en masse interspersed with other grasses or as a colorful stand-alone in the rock garden.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Delicate looking ‘tough guy’ grass, 2-3’ high and 15-18” wide…fine textured blades ripple in the breeze, adding movement and dynamics to the garden. In fall, foliage colors up to vivid red, fading slowly to pink in winter. Full sun, any soil, dryish to