Botanical profile
Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation' (sco.)
Latin name
Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation' (sco.)
Common name
Small upright bluestem / Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation'
Family
Poaceae
Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation' is a compact, upright grass with bluish-blue-green foliage that turns a flamboyant orange-red in the fall. Its exceptional resilience makes it an ideal graphic plant for dry beds, naturalistic gardens, or modern gardens.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
3 to 9 – ultra hardy and drought tolerant.
Exposure
Sun
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
August-September
Flower color
Silver beige
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
48" (122.0 cm)
Width
28" (71.0 cm)
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