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Schizachyrium scoparium Chameleon

Chameleon Little Bluestem: Patent PP31339

  • »  Upright narrow leaves emerge striped green and cream developing pink tips
  • »  Spikey blooms remain showy throughout the winter
  • »  Bloom Time: Late summer into the fall
  • »  Flower Height: 60 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 45 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

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$32.38
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:45-60 cm
  • Spread:20-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
New
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Deciduous
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Foundation planting
• Naturalizing
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions. Conversely, extra care should be taken when planting in early spring or late fall.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'

Drought tolerant, once established, growing best in an average to dry soil, in sun or partial shade, with colour showing best in full sun.