Schizachyrium scoparium
LITTLE BLUE STEM
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: accents, border, mass planting, informal hedge, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Schizachyrium scoparium
LITTLE BLUE STEM
Poaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: late summer to mid autumn

Leaves: grey-green; coloured in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: accents, border, mass planting, informal hedge, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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