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Blaze Little Bluestem Grass

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze'
SKU: HC014272
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plant - 5" deep pot
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Overview
'Blaze' Little Bluestem Grass is grown for its exceptional fall color. A tall upright warm-season ornamental grass, Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze' mixes in nicely with flowering perennials and its grass blades turn deep red in the fall maturing to a pink winter color. Drought resistant perennial plant (xeric).
key features
Botanical Name
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze'
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Native, Deer Resistant
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
24-36" tall
SKU
HC016212

Description

24-36" tall x 15" wide (seed propagated).'Blaze' Little Bluestem grass is invaluable in xeriscapes and native wildflower plantings, plus it has great winter color! A cultivar selected by agronomists in NE as a high yielding pasture grass, Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze' is also used ornamentally for its vivid red fall foliage. In winter it remains a standout as the leaves fade to deep pink. Blaze Little Bluestem grass is easily grown and adapts to any soil type, including clay.

Flat of 9 plants will cover 12 square feet when planted together

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