Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' PP25202

Also Known As

Standing Ovation Little Bluestem Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'

planting zones

3a-8b

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' PP25202 plant details

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' PP25202 is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue, bronze and burgundy foliage. In fall tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' PP25202

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue, bronze and burgundy
Mature size: 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 'Standing Ovation' PP25202

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This selection of Blue Stem gets 5 stars for sturdiness and fall color. it grows a bit taller than 'Carousel', reaching 3-4' and shares the desirable characteristics of great summer color (blue green) fall (coppery red) and winter (warm caramel). 'Standing Ovation' grows well in lean soil, though won't collapse in rich garden situations. It is hardy to zone 3 and is deer resistant. Schizachyrium's charms are hard to capture in a photo, but appreciated in the natural garden Shipping Qt pots.