A Superior Selection of Native Little Bluestem Standing Ovation is a carefully selected variety of North American native Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), bred for stronger, more upright growth and greater adaptability. Unlike many Little Bluestem varieties that tend to flop, Standing Ovation maintains a tight, vertical form, making it ideal for modern landscapes, prairie restorations, and urban plantings. Season-Long Color That Lasts into Winter This high-performing ornamental grass provides bold structure and striking seasonal color from spring through winter. It emerges in spring w

Rich blue foliage turns sizzling red-orange throughout the fall and bronze into the winter, the most upright variety of the Andropogons. PPAFPerennial plant of the year 2022! (All cultivars included)Previously known as Andropogon scoparius.Height: 120cmWidth: 60cmBloom Time: Aug- SeptZone: 4Features: Deer-Resistant, Drought-Tolerant, Low-MaintenanceSun Exposure: Sun

The Standing Ovation Upright Little Bluestem is a stunning ornamental grass that adds a touch of elegance to any garden or landscape. With its upright growth habit and striking blue-green foliage that turns a beautiful coppery-orange in the fall, this grass is a true standout. It is also drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, making it a great choice for busy gardeners.

• Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' (Little Bluestem Grass) is an outstanding native ornamental grass with four seasons of beauty · • Blue summer foliage transitions to shades of red, orange, yellow and purple in fall · • Its strongly upright growth habit maintains a tidy appearance, even in winter! · • 2018 HCG Plant Of The Year. A 2016 Plant Select® plant ·

Chosen for its “un-floppable” habit, adds gorgeous fall color.

Striking Seasonal Color and FormA standout among ornamental grasses, handsome and versatile Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation') has a naturally upright profile and reaches about 3 – 4 feet tall and half as wide. The foliage emerges in soft blue-green tones that will flatter all sorts of flower colors. As the seasons shift, this grass steals the spotlight with brilliant fall color in vivid shades of orange, red, pink, and gold. Easygoing and AdaptableThis non-invasive grass is as rugged as it is beautiful. Its clump-forming habit means it stays neatly in place, without

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' is an excellent performing warm season perennial grass. It maintains a tight, upright habit throughout the season, even in rich soil. Its foliage is thicker than typical leaf blades of the species. Also referred to as Little Bluestem or Beardgrass, its bluish-green leaves turn to shades of orange and purple in the fall. Fluffy white seed heads add to its appeal. These may be removed if self-sowing is a problem. Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' is great for naturalizing or for accenting the sunny wildflower border. Little Bluestem is utilize

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' Little Bluestem grass is a real crowd pleaser. The narrow blades of blue-green have red tips and are mixed with purple tones, making the grass super colorful and pleasing. Then in the fall, the grass transitions to a dramatic display of oranges, reds, yellows, and purplish-browns, attracting attention. The colorful foliage can be enjoyed all winter before shearing back to the ground in early spring to make way for new growth.

Worthy of applause, the tight, upright habit of spiky, bluish-green stems delivers an encore performance in autumn when its foliage transitions to a brilliant, fiery display of orange, red, and yellow hues. Received a top rating at the Penn State University Trial Gardens. Native to the U.S., Schizachyrium is a beautiful vertical accent in perennial borders. S. Standing Ovation will self-seed, though not prolifically. The seed heads are an excellent food source for birds. An ideal ornamental grass for stabilizing slopes prone to erosion.

AKA Andropogon scoparius 'Standing Ovation' Sturdy upright stems with a blue cast, dark purple closer to the base Leaves turn fiery-red in the fall and remain showy throughout the winter Blades are thicker than other schizachyrium species Silvery seedheads persist through the fall Bloom Time: Late summer Flower Height: 120 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Standing Ovation Little Bluestem Height: 4 feet Spread: 24 inches Sunlight: Hardiness Zone: 3a Other Names: Little Bluestem Description: An excellent variety for hot, dry areas with consistent green-blue, ribbon-like foliage that takes on