Description

A tall Mid-Atlantic Native grass with blue-green foliage that turns red in fall and winter. Looks beautiful when in seed when back-lit by sunlight. Caution should be used as it will self-seed into other areas of a roof and can look weedy if not maintained.

Profile

• Botanical Name: Schizachyrium scoparium syn. Andropogon scoparius
• Family: Poaeceae
• Plant Type: Grass
• Plant Usage: Accent
• Hardiness Zone: 3-9
• Foliage Color: Blue-Green
• Flower Color: Blue-Green
• Bloom Time: Late Summer
• Winter Interest: Red-Brown Dried Foliage
• Height: 36"
• Spread: 24"
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• Origin: North America
• Self Sowing: Yes, can be aggressive.
• Shade Tolerant: No
• Substitutes: Sesleria caerulea,