Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' ~ Standing Ovation Little Bluestem waterwise Highly invasive in the Eastern

Highly invasive in the Eastern States

Gains a more shrub-like appearance after established if not pruned

Cloud Nine Switch Grass is a tall fast-growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America

Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' ~ Standing Ovation Little Bluestem waterwise Highly invasive in the EasternStanding Ovation Little Bluestem is a native grass with upright slender blue green leaves with tips and purple tints at the base. The foliage has dazzling shades of yellow, oranges, red, and purple browns fall color. Tiny green 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. Schizachyrium scoparium is a native host plant