Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' PP27433

Also Known As

Smoke Signal Little Bluestem Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' PP27433 plant details

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' PP27433 is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue, burgundy and purple foliage. In fall tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' PP27433

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue, burgundy and purple
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' PP27433

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright grass, non flopping foliage in a tight clump 3-4’ tall and 1-2’ wide. Narrow blue-green blades intensify to brilliant plum red in fall and purple in early winter and are topped by fluffy, airy white seed heads. Full sun, best in well-drained soil but takes heavy soil if drier; drought tolerant, deer/critter resistant; takes heat & humidity in stride. Cut back in early spring before new growth starts.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A selected form of Little Bluestem, a native grass, which begins the season with nice looking powder blue upright foliage in spring, turning reddish tones as late summer enfolds, then a smoky violet in early-mid autumn. Winter color is an attractive tawny gold. Plants reach 4' tall and form clumps 2' across. Schizachyrium are such easy and under utilized grasses…we encourage you to give them a try if you haven't already.

By: Avant Gardens

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How to Grow Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal' PP27433

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant