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Schizachyrium scoparium

Drought Resistant

Genus: Schizachyrium
Family: Poaceae
Common Names: broom beard grass, broom grass, bunchgrass, little bluestem, prairie grass, wire grass

About this plant

S. scoparium is a densely-tufted, deciduous, perennial grass producing a mound of narrow, arching, blue-green leaves. Upright, silvery reddish-brown flowers appear in late summer. The whole plant turns orange-brown in autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in very well-drained soil in full sun. See ornamental grasses cultivation

Pruning

Cut down old stems and leaves in late winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensRock GardenGround CoverFlower BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years