Schizachyrium scoparium 'Sandhill' ~ Sandhill Little Bluestem jomar (3) James Steakley
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Description
(3) James Steakley
The showy rich purple brackets cover the tiny flowers and form a clover-like global head bloom lasts through summer until frost
The new growth emerges reddish bronze and matures to leathery lustrous dark green leaves
Distinctive small drooping bright red bell-like flowers with white highlights bloom in spring attracting hummingbirds
tomentosum Steady Eddy® ('NCVP1')
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Sandhill' ~ Sandhill Little Bluestem jomar (3) James SteakleySandhill Little Bluestem is a native grass with slender upright powder blue green leaves that tinge copper red to amber in fall. Tiny purple brown flowers rise high above the foliage on stems in late summer and are followed by fluffy white seed heads that persist through winter. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: N. America; GA Native Height: 4 4. 5' Spread: 1. 5' 2' Spacing: 1.