Little Bluestem 'Standing Ovation'

Standing Ovation Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation') is a native warm-season grass forms tidy upright clumps of blue-green foliage that mature into a fiery palette of red, orange, and bronze in the fall. In late summer, see soft purplish-bronze flower spikes rise, followed by fluffy silvery seed heads that persist into winter — adding texture, color, and wildlife value to your landscape.

Reliable and resilient, Standing Ovation thrives in well-drained, dry to average soils and needs full sun to show its best. It's a low-maintenance performer that stays rigid and upright — even in richer soils — and its deep roots make it highly drought-tolerant once established. Beyond its beauty, this grass contributes to ecological health: it provides larval habitat for pollinators like skippers, offers winter seed for birds, and doesn’t attract deer, making it a thoughtful, practical choice for gardens focused on both style and sustainability.