Chameleon Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon' PP #31,339

SKU #45740
4-10

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A color-changing spectacle in the garden. Upright narrow leaves emerge striped green and cream before developing pink to light purple tips. Spikey blooms in late summer won't flatten in the snow, creating great winter interest. This compact grass is great in rock gardens or small spaces. Perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 2 ft. tall, 1 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10

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Bloom TimeLate summer, persisting through winter
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitVase-Shaped
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorVariegated
Care InstructionsGrows easily in a wide range of soils and environmental conditions including clay, high heat, and humidity. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Cut to the ground in late winter to early spring.
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Bloom TimeLate summer, persisting through winter
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitVase-Shaped
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorVariegated
Care
Care InstructionsGrows easily in a wide range of soils and environmental conditions including clay, high heat, and humidity. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Cut to the ground in late winter to early spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.