Botanical profile
Schizachyrium 'Smoke Signal' (sco.)
Latin name
Schizachyrium 'Smoke Signal' (sco.)
Common name
Small red bluestem / Schizachyrium 'Smoke Signal'
Family
Poaceae
Schizachyrium 'Smoke Signal' is a perennial grass with an upright habit and blue-green foliage that gradually turns garnet red in late summer. Ideal for dry, natural, or graphic gardens, it structures flowerbeds with lightness and color. Very hardy and easy to care for.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
3 to 9 – ultra hardy and drought resistant.
Exposure
Sun
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
September
Flower color
Silver beige
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
48" (122.0 cm)
Width
24" (61.0 cm)
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