Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Schizachyrium scorparia Jazz

Common Name: Little Blue Stem Jazz

Description

'Jazz' Little Blue Stem (Schizachyrium scorparia) is a shorter version of the Little Blue Stem cultivar The Blues. Reported not to flop.

Pronunciation(skits-ah-KEER-ee-um)(skoh-PAIR-ee-um)
Plant TypeGrass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone(4)5-9
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage, drier once established
Soil & Siteaverage, drier once established
Flowersfluffy, silvery-white seed heads
Leavessilvery blue, purple hues in the fall
Dimensions36 by 24 inches (H-S)
Propagationdivision
Cultivar OriginJazz' was introduced in 2010 by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens of Hebron, Illinois. Discovered as a sport of Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’. (#144)
Notes & Reference#144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org)
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