Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Chameleon’

Schizachyrium scoparium `Chameleon” has beautiful green-white striped leaves that change to purple-green striped leaves. This leaf colouring occurs during the season, which makes this small prairie grass so special. This grass also owes its name to this fact.

Non-flowering ornamental grass

Ornamental value is the beautiful leaf that dies off in winter

Nice for in the border or separation

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Description

Schizachyrium scoparium `Chameleon” has beautiful green-white striped leaves that change to purple-green striped leaves. This leaf colouring occurs during the season, which makes this small prairie grass so special. This grass also owes its name to this. The flowering period is from September to November. Schizachyrium is a strong grass that makes few demands. It can withstand drought and likes a place in full sun. The grass is good for use in the border, but is also always nice in a decorative pot.

Specifications

SKU
SCSCCHAM19
GTIN
8720143931222
Brand
Elegrass
Cultivar
Chameleon
Bot. family
Schizachyrium
Species
scoparium

Max height
150
Location
sun, partial shade
Leaf colour
Green

Bee friendly?
Butterfly friendly?
Climbing assistance?
Edible?
not suitable for consumption
Evergreen?
Fragrant ?
Thorns?
Toxic?

Hardiness zones
Zone 5: -28.9 - -23.3 °C
Cutting period
III
Flowering period
Harvest period

GRASP certification
GRASP
MPS certification
MPS-A+
grown organically?
Min height
50 cm
Potsize
19 cm

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