| Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Chameleon’ |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Chameleon Little Bluestem features airy plumes of burgundy flowers with red overtones rising above the foliage from early to late fall. Its attractive grassy leaves are green in colour with prominent white stripes and tinges of rose. As an added bonus, the foliage turns gorgeous shades of burgundy and in the fall. The dark red seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from mid fall to early winter.
This eye-catching selection forms a columnar clump of green and white striped foliage in spring and early summer changing to pink-purple in late summer to autumn; burgundy-red flowers in fall; perfect as a landscape accent, or along borders.
Chameleon Bluestem is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container
Foliage Interest
Fall Interest
Deer Resistant
Easy To Grow
Common Name: Little Bluestem, Ornamental Grass
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| More About Chameleon Little Bluestem Ornamental Grass |
| Height: 40 inches |
Spread: 20 inches |
Flower Colour: Purple / Red Shades |
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Chameleon Little Bluestem does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. This plant does not require much in the way of fertilizing once established. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Chameleon Little Bluestem is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
