Carousel Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Carousel' PP #20,948
SKU
40656
A handsome, dwarf clumping grass with distinct blue-green blades highlighted pink by mid-summer. Foliage transitions into a kaleidoscope of copper, pink, and mahogany in fall. Tolerates nutrient-poor soils and requires little care. Retains its upright form through winter, providing structure in the landscape and shelter for wildlife.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ski-za-KRY-ee-um sko-PAIR-ee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 24-36 in. tall and 30 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Delicate flower stalks, late summer to fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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