Texas Bluestem
Schizachyriumcirratum

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Schizachyrium (ski-za-KRY-ee-um)
Species: cirratum (sir-RAT-um)

Category
Groundcovers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Silver/Gray

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting