Buy Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' PP31339

Also Known As

Chameleon Little Bluestem

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 15"-20"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' PP31339 plant details

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' PP31339 is a semi-evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue, green, pink, purple and variegated foliage. In fall tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' PP31339

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue, green, pink, purple and variegated
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, fall color, rock garden, unique, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' PP31339

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' is a compact, ornamental perennial grass known as little bluestem or prairie beard grass. Variegated foliage of green with white margins arches gracefully to 18 inches tall topped with flowers to two feet. As weather cools, the grass blades develop a flush of reddish pink and light purple offering extra colour interest from into fall. Excellent as a specimen in the border and as the thrill in a container. Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant. A cross Canada native from southeastern BC to Nova Scotia.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A variegated Bluestem grass that gets about two feet tall. Towards fall, flushes of pinks and purples present themselves. Drought tolerant once established.