Grass, Little Bluestem 'Standing Ovation' (Schizachyrium)

Good drought resistance once established. Tolerates high heat and humidity. Cut to the ground in late winter to early spring. Plant in full sun to avoid flopping late in the season. Fall color consists of attractive shades of red and maroon, with retention of such colors continuing late in the season (no “brown out”). Discovered as a naturally occurring whole plant mutation in Landenberg, Pennsylvania in 2003. Parentage is unknown, but ‘The Blues’ is considered to be a likely parent.