Exemplar Horticulture
This versatile and colourful native warm season perennial grass forms a narrow, upright clump of dusty blue-green foliage that takes on red tones in late summer and turns a deep red-purple as fall progresses; narrow paintbrush-like flowers are tan; lovely winter interest; deer resistant; drought tolerant once established.
Takes on red tones in late summer and turns a deep red-purple as fall progresses
Excellent as erosion control and specimen, in mass plantings, water-wise gardens.
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal'
(Smoke Signal Little Bluestem)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone |
3 (-40°F/-40°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
36" (91 cm) |
Width | 24" (61 cm) |
Flower Height |
48" (122 cm) |
Flower Colour | Tan seedheads |
Bloom Time |
September - October |
Watering Needs | Moderate-Low. Drought tolerant once established |
Soil Preferences |
Prefers an average, well-drained soil type |