Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Grass
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Canada
Types
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Schizachyrium scoparium
Number of Varieties
130
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40000
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Habitat
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
Hillside, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-92-7
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-5
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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-
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower