About
Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation' is a named grass in the family Poaceae and a member of the genus Schizachyrium. It produces its flowering display from July to September. As a cultivar of Schizachyrium it is grown for its ornamental summer flowerheads and for use within grass mixtures and borders.
About the genus
Schizachyrium is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family. The name is derived from the Ancient Greek words σχίζειν, meaning "to split," and ἄχυρον, meaning "chaff." It refers to either the glume or the toothed lemmas.
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In the garden
Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation' is a named cultivar within the grass family Poaceae and the genus Schizachyrium. As a Schizachyrium selection it shares the genus’ general character as a decorative grass; its seasonal interest centres on the flowering period, which in the UK runs from July to September. Gardeners will therefore see its flowerheads through the height of summer into early autumn. Planting and positioning should follow standard practice for ornamental grasses: give room for the clump to establish and position where the summer flowerheads will be visible from paths or seating areas. Establish plants in a stable planting spot to allow the root system to anchor the clump; once established it contributes structural form through the flowering months. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring to make way for new growth and to tidy the planting before the next season. Use Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation' where summer-to-autumn flowerheads are wanted in perennial borders, prairie-style drifts or mixed grass plantings. Its predictable flowering window — July to September — makes it straightforward to include in seasonal planting plans that aim to deliver colour and movement through late summer.
