SCHIZACHYRIUM STANDING OVATION

Latin Name: Schizachyrium Scoparium 'Standing Ovation'

Description: Commonly called Bluestem, Standing Ovation is a unique grass which puts on a show for every season. From Spring to early Summer, grass is a deep green colour with red highlights throughout. By August, this Bluestem takes on a silvery-blue shade with more red, and by the fall, the grass becomes a wonder of bright orange and red, with seedheads. Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and low maintenance.

Zone: 3
Height: 90-120cm
Spread: 30cm
Shape: Upright
Sun or Shade: Full Sun
Foliage: Long flat blades of grass which take on shades of green, blue and red throughout the seasons
Fall Colour: Hues of bright red and orange

Photo by Kendra Mendrisky (taken in August)