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. |
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