PL. —Schizachyrium scopariumBotanical illustration — drop image
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Not in bloom
Spring
Not in bloom
Summer
Peak bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
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Care guide
SunFull sun — 6+ hours daily
WaterLow; highly drought tolerant once established
SoilWell-draining, average to poor; pH 5.5–7.5
Spacing18–24 inches
Height24–48 inches
Zone3a – 9a
Native RegionAL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY
Direct sowFrost hardy