Schizachyrium prefers a full sun location and looks best when cut back in early spring to allow new leaf blades to fill in the clump. It also looks great planted in drifts.
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' PP 31,339
Item #: 16886
Zones: 3a to 8b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 24" tall
Culture: Sun
Origin: United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Regular price $24.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone' PP 27,432
Item #: 13509
Zones: 3a to 8b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 36" tall
Culture: Sun
Origin: United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Regular price $24.00Regular priceUnit price per
More Information About Schizachyrium
Schizachyrium is an incredibly widespread genus of native ornamental grasses that can be found in almost every state in the US and throughout most of Canada. Schizachyrium is so widespread because it is very flexible about its growing conditions...hot or cold, acidic soil or alkaline, etc. It is also deer-resistant which helps too. The common name bluestem refers to the color of the leaf blades. However in autumn, the foliage changes from green to russet tones of orange and brown.
Schizachyrium (Bluestem) Growing Conditions
Bluestem prefers a full sun location and looks best when cut back in early spring to allow new leaf blades to fill in the clump. Clumps of schizachyrium are perfect blended with other perennials such as echinacea, rudbeckia, lantana, or buddleia. It also looks great planted in drifts.