Little Bluestem 'Chameleon'
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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'
Schizachyrium 'Chameleon' is one of the very few native ornamental grasses with variegated foliage. Green and white grass in spring and early summer, and in late summer and fall, the color slowly changes to vibrant purple and red, complemented by maroon flowers.
Also called Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium is native to much of the United States, where it grows in prairies, fields, and along roadsides. It is tolerant of heat and humidity and grows well in almost any soil. It thrives the most in poor, well-drained soil.
This amazing selection of little bluestem comes from French Nurseryman, Thierry Delabroye, who discovered it as a seedling of Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'.
Height: 1.5'-2'
Spread: 1.5’-2’
Bloom: August-February
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Canada to Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
