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

• 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 ·

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

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.

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

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

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

Blue-green summer foliage transitions to red & orange hues in the fall. Native ornamental grass with year-round interest. Upright habit creates vertical interest. Provides shelter to native wildlife, without attracting deer. Zones 3-9, Sun, 4’ tall x 2’ wide at maturity.