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Schizachyrium scoparium

Small prairiegrass . The average size is 50 cm. The helm colour is greygreen. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is July - Oktober.

Color : blauwgroen blad creme

Flowering period : july - september

Size approx. : 100 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Grassenerf, kwekerij Verweij Boskoop

Date taken : 10.09.2009

Family : Poaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : ornamental grass
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is semi-evergreen
height approx : between 75 and 100 cm
width approx : between 20 and 30 cm
quantity per m2 : 5
flower colour : brown
leaf colour : blue
leaf shape : leaves are (almost) linear
leaf size : between 25 and 30 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : july - september
hardiness : hardy
special feature good autumn colours