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Schizachyrium scoparium
A warm-season bunch-forming grass with blue-green summer foliage that turns glowing mahogany-red in fall — among the most beautiful of Alberta's native grasses. Fluffy white seed heads catch low autumn light spectacularly. A dominant species of tallgrass prairie remnants in SE Alberta.
Quick Facts
Distribution
SE Alberta prairie, Parkland, Zone 3
Light
Full sun
Bloom Time
Aug–Oct (fall colour spectacular)
Soil
Well-drained; tolerates lean sandy or clay soils
Water
Low
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Seed — direct-sow in late spring after soil has warmed (it's warm-season). 30 days cold stratification improves germination.
