‘Chameleon’ Little Bluestem is a chance seedling found in Hantay, France. The parent from which it sported was Schizachyrium ‘The Blues’. The foliage of Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Chameleon’ has green and white stripes in summer, which take on shades of pink, red and light purple in late summer and fall. The name of this exciting new Little Bluestem refers to its color changing characteristics. Introduced into the US by Hoffman Nursery. Must have good drainage.
Height
24 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
28
Schizachyrium scoparium Chameleon #1 (NATIVE)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Deer Resistant
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Dried Flower
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Erosion Control
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Fall Color - Attractive
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Green Roof Plants
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Habit: Compact
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Native
Winter Interest
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Foliage
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Seedheads
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Dry
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Sandy
Bloom Time
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Fall
Exposure
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Pollinators
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Food Source for Wildlife
Tolerance
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Black Walnut Tolerant
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Clay Soil Tolerant
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Drought Tolerant
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Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Multi-Color
Grass Season
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Warm Season
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