In Summer, this native ornamental grass is blue, changing to deep purple near the base. Standing Ovation Bluestem's attractive grassy leaves are dark green in color with showy silvery blue variegation and tinges of purple. Selection. Little Bluestem should not be grazed closer than 4 to 6 inches during the growing season. Burpee Seeds and Plants Home Perennials ; Ornamental Grass; Schizachyrium (Little Bluestem), Standing Ovation; Schizachyrium (Little Bluestem), Standing Ovation Buy Any 3 Perennial Plants or Bulbs & Save 20% Buy Any 3 Perennial Plants or Bulbs & Save 20%. 35. As an ornamental it is a valued plant in borders, native gardens, and wildflower meadows. bottle - Only: $14.95. Standing Ovation Little Bluestem Grass is a selected cultivar of our native prairie grasses. All Plants :: All Perennial Grass « Previous Plant | Next Plant » Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' Little Bluestem. Twilight Zone. Everwilde Farms - 1000 Big Bluestem Native Grass Seeds - Gold Vault Jumbo Seed Packet. Standing Ovation Little Bluestem. Sep 10, 2020 - Customize an outstanding and smart look to your home with Spring Hill Nurseries Standing Ovation Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium) Live Perennial Grass with Pot. Exceptionally sturdy stems that don’t flop over, even in high winds and heavy rain. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. Our most popular native grass, Little Bluestem is widely used in landscaping because it is short and mixes well with many wildflowers. 10003085. It is adapted to a wide variety of soils and soil moisture and can withstand some shading. Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' $ 14.99 – $ 29.99. The colouration of the leaves ranges through a variety of blue and green hues, which complement one another nicely. Received a top rating at the Penn State University Trial Gardens. See you in April of 2021! Majestic Vertical Accent Blackhawks Big Bluestem. Noted for its striking reddish-tan foliage, Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) is a densely-tufted, deciduous, perennial grass forming an upright clump of fine-textured, slender, arching, blue-green leaves. Drought tolerant. SKU. These turn a striking bright red in fall and are topped by fluffy silvery-white seedstalks. $9.46 $ 9. This little bluestem is remarkable for its very tight, upright habit, its thick blades, great drought resistance, and lovely colors: red tips transition through purple down to blue-green! During the summer, its sturdy, upright stems have a blue cast with a dark purple coloration near the base of the plant. Spiky bluish-green stems emerge in the late spring. TRIVIA: Schizachyrium scoparium is a dominant species of the Midwestern T allgrass Prairies. Only 8 left in stock - order soon. With thicker stems, the habit is reliably upright throughout the summer, fall, and winter. Tiny green flowers rise high above the foliage on stems in late summer and are followed by fluffy white seed heads that persist through winter. Little bluestem is a warm season grass, good choice for soil stabilization. The steel blue blades are wider than most Little Bluestem. The Standing Ovation Little Bluestem also known by its botanical name, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a fantastic grass perennial that has strong stems that can hold up to high winds and won't flop over. "‘Standing Ovation’ is a cultivar which features blue leaf blades with red tips. Grass can be planted through the end of July but no later. Little Bluestem is a 2' to 4' tall native perennial warm season bunch grass. Prefers sun. In tallgrass prairies, companion grasses include Big Bluestem, Indian Grass, and Switch Grass. It produces an abundance of high quality, palatable forage that is used for both hay and pasture. 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