2022-2023 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses & Sedges
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SCHIZACHYRIUM<br />
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'<br />
PRAIRIE BLUES LITTLE BLUESTEM<br />
Outstanding for sustainable landscaping and<br />
environments with poor soil, low water, and full<br />
sun. Valued for enduring, blue-gray foliage, fall<br />
color, and low-maintenance properties. Strong,<br />
upright habit. Stunning in large sweeps or<br />
charming tucked among flowering perennials.<br />
Downy white seeds contrast with striking fall<br />
color. A seed selection <strong>of</strong> native Little Bluestem.<br />
Warm season, blue-gray, 1.5’, 3’ with blooms, sun,<br />
dry, flowers early fall, Zones 3-9, Origin: North<br />
America<br />
LITTLE BLUESTEM COMPARISON CHART<br />
The beautiful, native Schizachyrium scoparium thrives in full sun, poor soil, and has low water<br />
needs. In addition to multicolored foliage, delicate white blooms appear in early fall. Subtle differences<br />
in height, form, and color make each cultivar unique. This chart lists them in order <strong>of</strong> height,<br />
along with some <strong>of</strong> their distinguishing characteristics. All are hardy to Zone 3.<br />
Schizachyrium<br />
scoparium<br />
& cultivars<br />
Chameleon<br />
Height<br />
w/bloom<br />
2'<br />
Habit<br />
Compact, upright<br />
Foliage<br />
Green and<br />
cream stripes<br />
Fall color<br />
Pink and purple<br />
SCHIZACHYRIUM<br />
Carousel<br />
2.5'<br />
Compact, upright<br />
Blue-green,<br />
pink highlights<br />
Copper, pink, mahogany<br />
S. scoparium<br />
3'<br />
Loose, branching<br />
at top<br />
Green, blue,<br />
purple<br />
Multi-red, orange<br />
Blaze<br />
3'<br />
Upright, compact<br />
Light blue,<br />
blue green<br />
Fiery reds, purple, orange, pink<br />
Prairie Blues 3' Upright Blue-gray Red-orange<br />
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Prairie Blues’<br />
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing<br />
Ovation' PP25202<br />
UPRIGHT LITTLE BLUESTEM<br />
‘Standing Ovation’ is one <strong>of</strong> the best cultivars in<br />
the trade. Fertile soil and irrigation might cause<br />
other Little Bluestem to flop, but ‘Standing Ovation’<br />
stays upright and neat. It has outstanding<br />
color, too, with blues and hints <strong>of</strong> green, purple,<br />
and pink that change to shades <strong>of</strong> red and orange<br />
in fall. Introduced by North Creek Nurseries,<br />
Landenberg, PA. Asexual reproduction<br />
prohibited without a license.<br />
The Blues<br />
Blue Heaven ®<br />
('MinnBlueA')<br />
Ha Ha Tonka<br />
Standing Ovation<br />
Twilight Zone<br />
3'<br />
4'<br />
4'<br />
4'<br />
4-4.5'<br />
Upright<br />
Upright<br />
Upright, narrow<br />
Upright<br />
Upright,<br />
columnar<br />
Blue with red<br />
stem accents<br />
Light blue<br />
Blue green, w/<br />
red-orange and<br />
gray segments<br />
Blues, greens,<br />
pinks, purple<br />
Pastel tones<br />
Purple, orange, shades <strong>of</strong> blue<br />
Deep pink-burgundy with<br />
copper leaf tips<br />
Deep rose, burgundy, copper<br />
Red-orange, burgundy<br />
Silvery bright purple<br />
Warm season, blue green, 3’, 4’ with blooms, sun,<br />
dry-average, flowers late summer, Zones 3-8, Origin:<br />
North America<br />
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’ PP25202<br />
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