About
Densely-tufted, deciduous, perennial grass about 1m tall, producing a mound of sturdy, fine-textured, glaucous blue leaves. The whole plant usually turns red, orange and copper in autumn and winter. Upright, silvery grey-blue flowers appear in late summer and early autumn.
About the genus
Schizachrium are deciduous, perennial grasses with flat, linear leaves, upright growth and narrowly-branched flower sprays
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in very well-drained soil in full sun. See ornamental grasses cultivation
PruningCut down old stems and leaves in late winter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free