2021-2022 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

SCHIZACHYRIUM
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing
Ovation’ PP25202
UPRIGHT LITTLE BLUESTEM
Fertile soil and too much water might cause
other Little Bluestems to flop; however, ‘Standing
Ovation’ generally does not droop, and
has withstood high winds and pounding rain.
Sturdy, thick stems keep it upright and neat. It
has outstanding color, too. Blues with hints of
greens, purples, and pinks change to shades
of red and orange in fall. Discovered by North
Creek Nurseries, Landenberg, PA. Unauthorized
propagation is prohibited.
Warm season, blue green, 3’, 4’ with blooms, sun,
dry-average, flowers late summer, Zones 3-8,
Origin: North America
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’ PP25202
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’
THE BLUES LITTLE BLUESTEM
A native cultivar with stunning blue foliage accented
by red stems. In fall, exciting colors appear:
purple, orange, and more shades of blue.
Grows in a mostly upright, clumping form. Late
summer elegant seed heads complement its
foliage. Remains upright in full sun and poor
soil; too much shade, fertilizer, or water may
cause it to flop.
Warm season, blue green, 2’, 3’ with blooms, sun,
dry, flowers early fall, Zones 3-9, Origin: North
America
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’
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