‘Standing Ovation’ Little Bluestem Grass
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-9b  Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Ornamental Grass
Height at Maturity: 3-4’
Width at Maturity:Â 1.5 -2′
Spacing:Â 18″ for mass plantings, 4’+ for space between plants
Spacing:Â 18″ for mass plantings, 4’+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form:Â Clumping, Upright
Growth Rate:Â Moderate to Fast
Flower Color:Â White seed heads
Flower Size:Â Small in thin vertical seed heads
Flowering Period:Â Mid-Summer through Winter
Flower Type:Â Â
Fragrant Flowers:Â No
Foliage Color:Â Â Blue-Green to Purplish in Spring adding Red, Orange and Purple in Summer. Golden Wheat in Winter
Fragrant Foliage:Â NoÂ
Berries:Â Â No
Berry Color:Â na
Sun Needs:Â Full to Mostly Sun, at least 6 to 7 hours of direct sunlight per day
Water Needs:Â Â Average to Low
Soil Type:Â Clay, Loam, Sandy, Silty
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Moist But Well Drained to Dry when established
Soil pH:Â 6.0 – 8.0Â
Maintenance / Care:Â Very LowÂ
Attracts:Â Visual Attention, Birds
Resistances:Â Deer, Disease, Drought (when established), Heat, Humidity, Insect, Rabbits, Temporary Wet Soil, Black Walnut
Description
With thicker and sturdier stems than others and displaying a kaleidoscope of changing colors through the four seasons, ‘Standing Ovation’ is a Little Blue Stem selection applauded for how it stands up straight and tall even in high winds and pouring rain! But that’s not the only great attribute, like the species the foliage starts out beautiful blue with hints of greens, purples and pinks and a skirt of purple leaves around the base. Stunning reds and oranges develop with the arrival of cooler temperatures in fall and a final act of golden wheat color in winter. The attractive tan seed heads provide texture in the landscape and also food for many species of birds. A fast grower that performs well in both containers and the landscape.
Landscape & Garden UsesÂ
Growing 3 to 4 feet tall and about 2 feet wide, the Standing Ovation Little Bluestem Grass is ideal for use as a vertical accent in small garden spaces or in groupings or large drifts or mass plantings in larger landscape borders. Also great as a solo or mixed with other plants in container gardens. A fine addition to ornamental grass gardens, bird and wildlife gardens, native plant gardens, prairies, meadows or naturalized areas. Because it is exceptionally drought tolerant when established it is also suited for xeriscaping.
Spacing:Â 18 inches apart for mass plantings; 5 feet or more apart for space between plants
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Growing Preferences
Standing Ovation Little Bluestem Grass is exceptionally easy to grow in well-drained average to poor soils with dry to medium moisture in full sun. It tolerates a wide range of soil types ranging from clay to sandy. Good drought resistance once established and tolerates both high heat and humidity. Cut plants back to just above the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
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