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Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Smoke Signal’


Little Bluestem

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.316.930


(=Andropogon scoparium) A native grass, which used to be widely distributed all over the Great Plains. This selection features sturdy, tight, upright stems in blue-green and offers amazing fall colour when it turns a deep, red-purple. Small tan seed heads appear in late summer and late through to fall. Tolerates dryness, heat and humidity. Warm season. Provides excellent winter interest. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Smoke Signal’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Brown
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Blue
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Smoke Signal’


Little Bluestem

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.316.930


(=Andropogon scoparium) A native grass, which used to be widely distributed all over the Great Plains. This selection features sturdy, tight, upright stems in blue-green and offers amazing fall colour when it turns a deep, red-purple. Small tan seed heads appear in late summer and late through to fall. Tolerates dryness, heat and humidity. Warm season. Provides excellent winter interest. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Smoke Signal’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Brown
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Blue
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium