Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blaze’
Scientific Name | Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blaze’ |
Common Name | Little Blue Stem ‘Blaze’ |
Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
Habit | Ornamental Grass |
Growth Form | Warm Season grass. In Northeast, as a high yielding pasture grass. Spikey bluish-green leaves. Vivid red fall colors. Winter leaves fade to deep pink. |
Mature Size | Height: 24-36″ Width: 15″ |
Flowers | Tan |
Hardiness | Zones 3-9 |
Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
Water Requirements | Drought Resistant / Waterwise. Moderate to Xeric. |
Soil Requirements | Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil |
Other Info | Deer Resistant, Native to North America. Xeriscape. Suitable Above 7000′. Planting Time: Spring/Summer, Fall. Great winter color. Leave standing through winter and cut back to ground in spring. |