Schizachyrium scoparium 'Brush Strokes' PPAF CPBRAF

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Schizachyrium 'Brush Strokes' Little Bluestem, Ornamental Grass

Fall color

Common Name: Little Bluestem, Ornamental Grass

Like bristles on a paint brush the stems of 'Brush Strokes' stand vertical, bend gracefully with the wind, then return to their upright position. Powder blue stems take after their namesake before turning wine-red in early fall. Use this native perennial grass for its fine texture in summer then leave it standing in fall for winter interest.

Schizachyrium is a great choice if you are looking to restore an eroded site, or for a plant that will grow in hot, dry areas where other plants have a hard time surviving.

Height:

32.0-36.0 Inches

Spread:

22.0-26.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Tan shades

Foliage Color:

Blue shades Purple shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer Early Fall

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Erosion Control Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America

This grass is terrific in a border or meadow setting. It needs full sun and is tolerant of heat and humidity. Schizachyrium can grow in either acidic or alkaline soils, and can tolerate a range of moisture conditions including average to extremely dry. It does not need to be fertilized. It's a good idea to cut this grass back to ground level in late fall in order to have a sturdier plant the coming year.

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