{"title":"Schizachyrium","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchizachyrium is an incredibly widespread genus of native \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/Ornamental-Grasses\"\u003eornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e that can be found in almost every state in the US and throughout most of Canada. Schizachyrium is so widespread because it is very flexible about its growing conditions...hot or cold, acidic soil or alkaline, etc. It is also deer-resistant which helps too. The common name bluestem refers to the color of the leaf blades. However in autumn, the foliage changes from green to russet tones of orange and brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSchizachyrium (Bluestem) Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBluestem prefers a full sun location and looks best when cut back in early spring to allow new leaf blades to fill in the clump. Clumps of schizachyrium are perfect blended with other perennials such as \u003ca title=\"echinacea plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/purple-coneflower-plant-echinacea-purpurea-plants\"\u003eechinacea\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"rudbeckia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/rudbeckia-cone-flowers\"\u003erudbeckia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"lantana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/perennial-lantana-plant-shrub\"\u003elantana\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca title=\"buddleia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/buddleia-butterfly-bush-buddleja-dwarf-miniature\"\u003ebuddleia\u003c\/a\u003e. It also looks great planted in drifts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"schizachyrium-scoparium-twilight-zone-pp-27432","title":"Schizachyrium scoparium Twilight Zone PP 27432","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love Schizachyrium 'Twilight Zone', the latest selection of the widespread US native little bluestem grass. The powder blue leaves form a 3' tall, sturdy, upright clump with only a 20\" basal spread. Starting in June, the basal foliage begins a transition from blue to lavender, which creates a truly stunning contrast. Schizachyrium 'Twilight Zone' is an amazingly fun plant for designers who enjoy creating color combinations in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6364090662951,"sku":"13509","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Schizachyrium-scoparium-Twilight-Zone-PP-27432.i-13509.s-65331.r-1_40bea047-09e0-4161-9f43-91af3dbfb5c6.jpg?v=1790169991"},{"product_id":"schizachyrium-scoparium-chameleon-pp-31339","title":"Schizachyrium scoparium Chameleon PP 31339","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchizachyrium 'Chameleon' is one of the very few native ornamental grasses with variegated foliage. This amazing selection of little bluestem comes from French Nurseryman, Thierry Delabroye, who discovered it as a seedling of Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'. The glaucous foliage is edged with a standout creamy border, reducing its size to 18\" tall in foliage and 2' tall in flower. As the weather cools, the foliage also takes on a reddish pink overlay...scrumptious! For those who'd prefer not to mangle the name vocally, try saying Skizzy-carry-um.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39536676503639,"sku":"16886","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Schizachyrium-scoparium-Chameleon-PP-31339.i-16886.s-66721.r-1_86901535-79fc-41ca-a264-4cf3af48db44.jpg?v=1789569832"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Schizachyrium-scoparium-Chameleon-1900x350_c8a6a946-57f1-451e-966c-6b109b193894.jpg?v=1688588364","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/schizachyrium.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}