{"product_id":"schizachyrium-scoparium-standing-ovation","title":"Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' - Little Bluestem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental perennial grass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little bluestem, Broom sedge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluish-green in summer, turning bronze-red and orange in autumn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and purple, in upright and slender spikes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.60–0.90 m (2–3 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45–0.60 m (1.5–2 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, compact, forming dense and architectural clumps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate, drought tolerant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, poor to average, tolerates dry soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, especially birds and insects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in well-drained, poor to average soil. This grass is very drought tolerant once established and requires little watering. Cut back to the ground in spring before new growth to promote a compact and vigorous silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardy perennial thrives with minimal maintenance and requires no winter protection. Valued for its spectacular upright habit and flamboyant fall colors, it is ideal for grass gardens, structural borders, and contemporary landscape designs. Its persistent spikes offer extended ornamental interest in autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49765098029360,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/schizachyrium-scoparium-standing-ovation-little-bluestem-grass-13.jpg?v=1745770516","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/schizachyrium-scoparium-standing-ovation","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}