Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' ~ Monrovia® Standing Ovation Little Bluestem red-bloom Regular deadheading can extend the

Regular deadheading can extend the bloom into fall

while alkaline soils produce blue flowers

The white summer flowers are followed by tiny drooping cherry-like drupes that persist through winter

IMAGES: Carmen Castells Schofield

especially in hot summers

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' ~ Monrovia® Standing Ovation Little Bluestem red-bloom Regular deadheading can extend theMonrovia Standing 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