Life Span
Perennial
Type
Grass
Origin
North America, United States, Canada
Types
Schizachyrium scoparium
Number of Varieties
30
Rank: 87 (Overall)
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40000
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Habitat
Hillside, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought