Schizachyrium scoparium Smoke Signal

Also known as Little Bluestem Grass, schizachyrium is an excellent native choice for gardeners looking to bring texture, sound, and color to the yard. 'Smoke Signal' is named for the scarlet red and deep purple tones that the plant takes on through late summer and fall. This cultivar was selected because it provides a strictly upright habit and doesn't fall like some other varieties. This native plant has great appeal for its coloration and strictly upright, narrow columnar growth habit. It has a wide variety of uses including: container planting, accenting a hardscape, border planting, adding vertical accent, or as a specimen plant.

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Schizachyrium scoparium Smoke Signal

Schizachyrium is a versatile and easy to grow native that gardeners love. It tolerates almost all conditions. Soil quality hardly matters and it is a great plant for getting a garden started in a tough area. Once established it is drought resistant, but does require full sun.