Schizachyrium scoparium 'Carousel'
Carousel Little Bluestem
Dwarf and uniquely rounded selection of Little Bluestem. Fine green foliage and upright flowering stems at 2-3′ turns to shades of copper, pink, tan and dark orange-red in fall. Stems upright and attractive all winter.
- Patent No: PP#20,948
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Flower Color: Brown
- Bloom Time: September, October
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Schizachyrium scoparium 'Carousel'
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Attributes
- Container
- Fall Color
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesic Prairie
- Savanna
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Flower Color
- Brown
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Fine
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Flower Size
- 3" to 4"
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- North America
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
Possible Substitutions for Schizachyrium scoparium 'Carousel'
Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara'
Dwarf Prairie Dropseed
Matching Attributes
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Plant Habit: Upright
Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Saphirsprudel'
Blue Oat Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Plant Habit: Upright
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