Schizachyrium Standing Ovation 3g

Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation' (Little Bluestem) – 3 Gallon

Description 
Schizachyrium 'Standing Ovation', commonly known as Standing Ovation Little Bluestem, is a standout native ornamental grass prized for its strong, upright habit and vibrant, multi-season color. This clump-forming, warm-season grass features blue-green stems and leaves in spring and summer, which transition to striking shades of red, orange, and purple in fall. Fluffy, silvery seed heads add late-season and winter interest, while the sturdy stems remain upright even in wind and rain. Exceptionally drought tolerant, deer resistant, and low maintenance, Standing Ovation is perfect for borders, mass plantings, meadows, or as a colorful specimen in gardens and containers. It also provides valuable habitat and food for birds and pollinators.

Key Features
- **Botanical Name:** Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'
- **Common Name:** Standing Ovation Little Bluestem
- **Container Size:** 3 Gallon
- **Mature Size:** 3–4 ft tall, 1.5–2 ft wide
- **Growth Habit:** Upright, clump-forming
- **Foliage:** Blue-green in spring/summer; red, orange, and purple in fall
- **Bloom Time:** Late summer to fall (silvery seed heads)
- **Sunlight:** Full sun (best color and form)
- **Soil:** Well-drained; tolerates sandy, rocky, or poor soils
- **Water Needs:** Low; drought tolerant once established
- **Hardiness Zones:** USDA 3–9
- **Maintenance:** Very low; cut back to 3–6" in late winter or early spring before new growth
- **Special Features:** Deer resistant, drought tolerant, native plant, pollinator and bird friendly, excellent for erosion control, winter interest

Care Instructions
1. **Planting:**  
   - Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.  
   - Space plants 1.5–2 feet apart for mass plantings or borders.
2. **Watering:**  
   - Water regularly during establishment.  
   - Once established, water only during prolonged dry spells.
3. **Pruning:**  
   - Cut back to 3–6 inches in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
4. **Fertilizing:**  
   - Rarely needed; a light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is sufficient.
5. **Mulching:**  
   - Add a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Landscape Uses
- Borders and beds
- Mass plantings and meadows
- Accent or specimen plant
- Containers and patio gardens
- Erosion control on slopes
- Wildlife and pollinator gardens

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**Tags:**  
Schizachyrium, Standing Ovation, Little Bluestem, Ornamental Grass, Native Plant, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, 3 Gallon, Pollinator Plant, Fall Color, Winter Interest, Erosion Control

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Include clear photos of mature clumps with upright blue-green foliage, close-ups of fall color and seed heads, and examples of use in mass plantings or as a specimen.

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